Recommended for ages 13+. Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project will facilitate open dialogue about how we talk about the past, the enslaved, enslavers, and reconciling how history has been taught and the truth under the veneer. This is a two-day event: Fri, Jun 6 from 7-9pm: Campfire Conversation Sat, Jun 7 from 10am-4pm: Living […]
Come enjoy an evening of fun activities, free food, and great opportunities to connect with Henrico County partners! Exciting update… we’ve added an outdoor movie! Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the movie “Major Payne,” beginning at 7:30pm. 6-8 p.m. – Block Party 7:30-9 p.m. – Outdoor Movie
Since 1619, people of African ancestry have been woven into the American tapestry. Our Faces of Freedom event celebrates Africans and African Americans from the 1600s to today. Atumpan will perform traditional dance with drums to honor the first Africans. Historical interpreters will be on-site and on stage to introduce themselves and how they found […]
A hands-on, interactive, and immersive museum on wheels, the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more, highlighting every region of the state. Information: [email protected]
Henrico County’s Juneteenth Celebration Henrico County Recreation and Parks is thrilled to invite you to our 2-day Juneteenth Celebration! Friday, June 20: Juneteenth Jamboree Community Parade & 7v7 Football Saturday, June 21: Juneteenth Event Vendor Fair, Kids Zone, Live Entertainment, Fireworks Juneteenth Jamboree On Friday, June 20, we will host our first-ever Juneteenth Jamboree, and you […]
Henrico County’s Juneteenth Celebration Henrico County Recreation and Parks is thrilled to invite you to our 2-day Juneteenth Celebration! Friday, June 20: Juneteenth Jamboree Community Parade & 7v7 Football Saturday, June 21: Juneteenth Event Vendor Fair, Kids Zone, Live Entertainment, Fireworks Juneteenth Event On Saturday, June 21 we will commemorate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the powerful […]
Celebrate independence in style at Red, White, & Lights. This family-friendly event promises an evening of fun, music, food, and history— with a dazzling laser light show finale. Enjoy a performance by the Richmond Symphony playing classic American melodies with a special guest band. A food truck court featuring 15+ local businesses offers something for […]