Event Tag: History

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Feb 15, 2026 @ 02:45 PM - Feb 15, 2026 @ 03:45 PM

Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys

In 1775 Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British which garnered the American rebels over 100 cannons to be used in the siege of Boston. ($)
Historic St. John’s Church at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
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Feb 15, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - Feb 15, 2026 @ 02:30 PM

Liberty or Death Reenactment in honor of Presidents Day

Watch as delegates to the Second Virginia Convention debate whether to arm the colony of Virginia and hear Patrick Henry's great Liberty or Death speech. ($)
Historic St. John’s Church at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
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Feb 21, 2026 @ 01:00 PM - Feb 21, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Black History: A Living Legacy

Enjoy interesting and entertaining presentations from community members celebrating Black history and excellence, as well as food and togetherness. (Free)
Broad Rock Branch Library at 4820 Old Warwick Rd.
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Feb 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Feb 7, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Living History – The American War for Independence

On the grounds of Hanover Tavern, come see how revolutionary war militiamen from Hanover County lived and trained in early 1776. (Free)
Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road
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Jan 22, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Jan 22, 2026 @ 07:15 PM

In-Person Book Talk: After the Fire with Nelson Lankford

Explore Richmond’s rebirth after the 1865 fire in After the Fire with Dr. Nelson Lankford in this compelling look at a city reshaped by war. ($)
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Feb 13, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Feb 15, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Relationships Forged in War Symposium

Explore the human connections shaped by the Civil War—plus new customizable weekend experiences, tours, and events. ($)
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Feb 28, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Feb 28, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Black History’s Groundbreaking Geniuses

Bright Star Theatre is bringing the brilliance of amazing scientists, mathematicians, writers, and artists. For elementary and middle school-aged kids. (Free)
Meadowdale Library at 4301 Meadowdale Blvd.
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Dec 28, 2025 @ 01:30 PM - Dec 28, 2025 @ 02:15 PM

Holiday Liberty or Death Reenactment

Patrick Henry and eight delegates to the Second Virginia Convention debate establishing a militia, culminating in Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!". ($)
Historic St. John’s Church at 2401 East Broad Street
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Dec 21, 2025 @ 02:00 PM - Dec 21, 2025 @ 03:00 PM

The Wright Sister: The Life of Katherine Wright Haskell

In 1903, the Wright Brothers built their airplane without government support, but through the earnings from the Dayton, Ohio bicycle shop. (Free)
Meadow Farm at 3400 Mountain Road
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Dec 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - Dec 13, 2025 @ 04:00 PM

Christmas Through the Centuries

Travel back in time and experience what the holiday season would have been like through multiple centuries, make your holiday historic! (Free)
Henricus Historical Park at 251 Henricus Park Rd