2010 Calendar of Events
February
Victorian Valentine Tea
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m.
Magnolia Grange
Reservations required. $25/ person.
Details: (804) 796-7003
Chesterfield Historical Society Winter Lecture Series
Friday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
Lucy Corr Community Hall, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd.
“What communities can do to preserve their heritage” (Free for members, $5 for nonmembers)
Speaker: Kristin Kirchen, Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources
Details: (804) 796-7003
Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia Black History Month program
Saturday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m.
Chesterfield County Museum
This program consists of a lecture, “Early African-American Churches in Chesterfield County: Weaving History”, and an exhibit opening at the museum. Free.
Details: (804) 796-7121
Chesterfield Historical Society Winter Lecture Series
Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.
Lucy Corr Community Hall, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd.
“Resources for African-American Genealogical Research” (Free for members, $5 for nonmembers)
Speaker: Virginia Dunn, Library of Virginia
Details: (804) 796-7003
Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia Black History Month program
Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.
First Baptist Midlothian Church, Chesterfield
This program consists of a reception, “Church, Family and Community: Sights, Sounds & Words”, and an exhibit viewing. Free.
Details: (804) 796-7121
Surviving the Colonial Winter
All month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Henricus Historical Park
Interpreters will demonstrate how colonists would winter-proof their homes and the daily chores that went along with short days and long nights. Daily admission fee, some discounts offered.
Details: (804) 748-1613 or www.henricus.org
March
Chesterfield Historical Society Winter Lecture Series
Friday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Lucy Corr Community Hall, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd.
“Recent Discoveries at the Fort” (Free for members, $5 for nonmembers)
Speaker: Danny Schmidt, senior staff archaeologist at Jamestown
Details: (804) 796-7121
Midlothian Mines Park Tour
Saturday, March 13, 11 a.m.-noon
13301 N. Woolridge Rd.
Take a guided stroll through the park and learn more about the pioneer coal industry in Midlothian, one of the first commercial mine operations in North America. Preregistration is required. $5 (course 19733).
Details: Bryan Truzzie, (804) 751-4946
Falling Creek Ironworks Day
Saturday, March 20, 12-4 p.m.
6407 Jefferson Davis Highway
Enjoy an exciting exploration of the site where America’s first iron furnace was discovered — the 1619-22 ironworks on Falling Creek. Tours will be available of the 1619 ironworks and the colonial grist mill. Activities include guided tours, exhibits, costumed interpreters, living history, period demonstrations, Native American dancing and children’s activities. Free.
Details: (804) 751-4946
Chesterfield Historical Society Winter Lecture Series
Friday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Lucy Corr Community Hall, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd.
“The Indian Massacre of 1622” (Free for members, $5 for nonmembers)
Speaker: John Pagano, interpreter, Henricus Historical Park
Antiques Evaluation “Roadshow”
Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Chester Christian Church
Have you ever wondered if the teapot Aunt Margaret left you is merely a dust collector, or could pay for that boat you’ve had your eye on? Bring your stuff and find out. Specialties of the evaluators include kitchen items, books, early furniture, paintings, dolls, guns and antique vehicles. $10/ item or $25/ 3 items. This event is co-sponsored by the Chester Lions Club.
Details: (804) 796-7121
Homestead Month
All month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Henricus Historical Park
Interpreters will demonstrate period cooking, sewing and mending, and 17th-century cleaning methods. Daily admission fee, some discounts offered.
Details: (804) 748-1613 or www.henricus.org
April
Confederate History and Heritage Day
Saturday, April 3, noon
1917 Court House Green
Activities will include speeches, living-history demonstrations, period music, exhibits, and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Confederate monument. Free.
Details: (804) 796-7121 or www.chesterfieldhistory.com
Colonial Virginia Spring Break Camp
Tuesday-Friday, April 6-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Henricus Historical Park
Join in the life of a 17th-century child at Colonial Henricus. Participate in children’s militia drills, help with the Citie’s forge and carpentry shop, learn Colonial era games and do household jobs. Meet and trade items with Powhatan Indian neighbors. Preregistration required. For children ages 7-11. $110/ members, $130/ nonmembers.
Details: (804) 748-1613 orwww.henricus.org
Celebrate Chesterfield Lecture
Saturday, April 10, 11 a.m.
Magnolia Grange
“Bermuda Hundred Campaign” (Free)
Speaker: Scott Williams, author, Bermuda Hundred Campaign Tour Guide
Details: (804) 751-4946
Midlothian Mines Park Tour
Saturday, April 10, 1-2 p.m.
13301 N. Woolridge Rd.
Take a guided stroll through the park and learn more about the pioneer coal industry in Midlothian, one of the first commercial mine operations in North America. Preregistration is required. $5 (course 19734).
Details: Bryan Truzzie, (804) 751-4946
Celebration of the Vine
Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chesterfield County Government Complex, 9901 Lori Road
Enjoy tastings from Virginia wineries, food, crafts and entertainment at this family festival. Fee.
Details: (804) 748-6364
Midlothian Mines Park Tour
Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m.-noon
13301 N. Woolridge Rd.
Take a guided stroll through the park and learn more about the pioneer coal industry in Midlothian, one of the first commercial mine operations in North America. Preregistration is required. $5 (course 19735).
Details: Bryan Truzzie, (804) 751-4946
Garden Month
All month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Henricus Historical Park
Interpreters will demonstrate English early crop plantings on all weekends in April. Other demonstrations include tobacco field preparations and planting kitchen gardens. Daily admission fee, some discounts offered.
Details: (804) 748-1613 o
May
“Women in WWII Tea”
Wednesday, May 5, 2 p.m.
Magnolia Grange
$25 per person. Reservations required.
Details: (804) 796-7003
Opening, World War II 65th Anniversary Exhibit
Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m.
Chesterfield County Museum, 10201 Iron Bridge Road
Free.
Details: (804) 751-7311
Celebrate Chesterfield Lecture
Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m.
Magnolia Grange
“WWII, USS Indianapolis Tragedy” (Free)
Speaker: Peter Wrenn
Details: (804) 751-4946
Musket, Sword and Pike
Saturday- Sunday, May 29-30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Henricus Historical Park
Come drill with the Henricus Militia. Experience a day in the life of the soldiers of Sir Thomas Dale’s militia. Visit with the soldiers in the Citie of Henricus, participate in the drill, see demonstrations of tactics, armor and weaponry used by the 17th-century soldiers who built and protected Henricus. Daily admission fee, some discounts offered.
Details: (804) 748-1613 or www.henricus.org
Militia Month
All month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Henricus Historical Park
Daily demonstrations of English muskets and pikes. Daily admission fee, some discounts offered.
Details: (804) 748-1613 or www.henricus.org
June
Celebrate Chesterfield Lecture
Saturday, June 5, 11 a.m.
Magnolia Grange
World War II
Speaker: TBD
Details: (804) 751-4946
James River Regional Cleanup
Saturday, June 12
Multiple sites along James River
Sponsored by the James River Advisory Council.
Details: (804) 748-1623 or www.jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com Plantation Day
Saturday, June 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Magnolia Grange
Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities including children’s games, crafts, demonstrations, exhibits, costumed interpreters and food. Take time to browse in the gift shop. This event is free to the public. House tours are available for a fee.
Details: (804) 796-7121 or www.chesterfieldhistory.com
Camp Pocahontas
Monday-Friday, June 21-25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Henricus Historical Park
Through activities, and arts and crafts, campers will explore both the life and importance of Pocahontas and the culture of the Powhatan people. Campers will compare and contrast their culture with that of the English who settled here 400 years ago. $140/ members, $165 nonmembers. Preregistration is required. This camp is for children ages 6-10.
Details: (804) 748-1613 or www.henricus.org
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