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Richmond's Homefront: Purchase Jefferson Davis Weekend Package (Dinner and Bus Tour)
Richmond's Homefront: Dinner with Jefferson Davis
For ages 12+. Come eat a historically authentic dinner set in 1863 Richmond while listening to period music. Special guest of the night is Jefferson Davis, portrayed by notable interpreter Bill McGourty, who will share the current state of wartime Richmond. Dinner is a partner program with the Henrico County Historical Society. Information: (804) 652-3409.
Friday, May 24, 6-8 p.m.
Walkerton Tavern, 2892 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
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Richmond's Homefront: Confederate Cemeteries Bus Tour
For ages 12+. Nearly two percent of the United States population, over 600,000 soldiers, died during the Civil War. In addition, an unknown number of civilians died due to war-related causes. Come learn what happened to the Southern dead as we visit many of the final resting places for these Confederate soldiers and civilians. This bus tour will visit Oakwood Cemetery, Shockoe Cemetery, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Box lunch included. Information: (804) 652-3409.
Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Departs from Dabbs House Museum, 3812 Nine Mile Rd, Henrico, VA 23223.
PLEASE NOTE: The dinner with Jefferson Davis is now sold out. Space is still available for the Confederate Cemeteries Bus Tour, which you can purchase as an individual item. Please scroll down the page.
Richmond's Homefront: Purchase Only the Dinner with Jefferson Davis
For ages 12+. Come eat a historically authentic dinner set in 1863 Richmond while listening to period music. Special guest of the night is Jefferson Davis, portrayed by notable interpreter Bill McGourty, who will share the current state of wartime Richmond. Dinner is a partner program with the Henrico County Historical Society. Information: (804) 652-3409.
Friday, May 24, 6-8 p.m.
Walkerton Tavern, 2892 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
PLEASE NOTE: The dinner with Jefferson Davis is now sold out. Space is still available for the Confederate Cemeteries Bus Tour, which you can purchase as an individual item. Please scroll down the page.
Richmond's Homefront: Purchase Only The Confederate Cemeteries Bus Tour
For ages 12+. Nearly two percent of the United States population, over 600,000 soldiers, died during the Civil War. In addition, an unknown number of civilians died due to war-related causes. Come learn what happened to the Southern dead as we visit many of the final resting places for these Confederate soldiers and civilians. This bus tour will visit Oakwood Cemetery, Shockoe Cemetery, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Box lunch included. Information: (804) 652-3409.
Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Departs from Dabbs House Museum, 3812 Nine Mile Rd, Henrico, VA 23223.
1863 Weekend Registration - Pay by Mail Registration
If you would like to make your reservations by mail for Dinner with Jefferson Davis, the Confederate Cemeteries Bus Tour, or better yet, both, please print, complete, and mail this registration form.
English Country Dance and Afternoon Tea
HCHS and The Colonial Dance Club of Richmond invite you to a relaxing afternoon of Colonial Dancing and scrumptious English Tea at the Historic Walkerton Tavern.
Note: Please bring your own teacup.
Deadline: September 22nd.
Sunday, September 29, 1-4 p.m.
Historic Walkerton Tavern, 2892 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Enjoy an Afternoon of Colonial Dance and Tea - Pay by Mail Registration
If you would like to make your reservations by mail for the Afternoon Colonial Dance and Tea, please print, complete, and mail this registration form by September 22nd.
Henrico County Historical Society 2013 Calendar
The HCHS 2013 calendar features 12 aspects of schools in Henrico County. Read about the history of education in Henrico County, including the first one-room schoolhouses; Virginia Estelle Randolph, a leading African-American educator, social worker, and humanitarian; elementary and high schools of Henrico County; teachers; classrooms, and other aspects.
Henrico County Historical Society Teapot
- Clear glass teapot with infuser sandblasted with "Henrico County Historical Society"
- Makes 3.2 cups (25 ounces each) of tea
- You'll find delicious HCHS specialty tea blends sold below
- Please note: teapot warmer is not included
Tea Warmer with Grid
- Our teapot warmer is a perfect compliment to our teapot, sold above
- You don’t have to worry about cold tea again!
- Tea light included, 5” diameter
Brookland's Summer Passion Decaf Tea
- Brookland's Summer Passion Decaf Tea is one of three signature teas offered by HCHS
- This tea's taste is fruity and at the same time fresh and herbal
- It's the perfect symbiosis of the flavors of passion fruit, pineapple, and candied papaya
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Price: $6.00 for 15 gourmet tea bags
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Tuckahoe's Walnut Green Tea
- Tuckahoe's Walnut Green Tea is one of three signature teas offered by HCHS
- This tea's taste is an exception creation
- It's a surprising blend of crunchy walnut and mouth-watering pineapple-coconut almond
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Price: $6.00 for 15 gourmet teabags
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Henrico's Coconut Almond Tea
- Henrico's Coconut Almond Tea is one of three signature teas offered by HCHS
- This exotic blend can be enjoyed hot or as a delicous ice tea
- The combination of sweet coconut and almond flakes is a feast for the eyes
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Price: $6.00 for 15 gourmet teabags
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Henrico County Historical Society 2012 Calendar
The HCHS 2012 calendar features 12 aspects of the Civil War in Henrico County, including the first artillery on rails; distinguished African-American soldiers, reconnaissance by balloon; homefront activities; Jewish heroes, and much more.
Walkerton Tavern - Limited Edition Print
The Walkerton Tavern (circa 1825) Limited Edition Print is part of a series of Historic Henrico Landmark Prints offered by HCHS. It was created by nationally known historical artist, Henry Kidd. Walkerton Tavern is located in Henrico County's Brookland District.
Two sizes are available:
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Price: $20.00 for 8.5" x 11" print
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Price: $50.00 for 17" x 13" print
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Dabbs House - Limited Edition Print
The Dabbs House Limited Edition Print is part of a series of Historic Henrico Landmark Prints offered by HCHS. It was created by nationally known historical artist, Henry Kidd. Dabbs House served as General Robert E. Lee's Headquarters in June, 1862. Dabbs House is located in Henrico County's Varina District.
Two sizes are available:
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Price: $20.00 for 8.5" x 11" print
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Price: $50.00 for 17" x 13" print
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Henrico County Cemeteries
- Compiled by Sue Krimm and Margaret Childress
- Lists over 3,000 graves located in Henrico County
Henrico County Field of Honor
- Written by Dr. Louis H. Manarin
- Chronicles every significant battle within the county's borders
- 976-page, two volume book set
- 747 illustrations, maps, paintings, and other images
- 295 battlefield and troop-movement maps, most of which are published for the first time
- 17 original paintings, including 15 commissioned specifically for this volume set
The History of Henrico County
- Authored by Dr. Louis H. Manarin and Charles H. Peple
- Discover the original story of Henrico
- Detailed text, images, photographs in this 2011 edition revised and reprinted as part of the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the County of Henrico
Inventory of Early Architecture - County of Henrico, Virginia
- Over 180 descriptions and photos of Henrico's historical landmarks, from pre-colonial day to the 1960s
- Includes archaeological sites, churches, schools, industrial buildings, businesses, and residences
County Manager Government in Henrico, Virginia: Implementation, Evolution, and Evaluation
- Written by Dr. Nelson Wikstrom
- In-depth study of the experience of Henrico County with the county manager form of government adopted in 1934
- Includes examination of the challenges, accomplishments and professional styles of the seven County Managers who served the county; review of the historically close working relationship between the County Manager and the Board of Supervisors' members; and factors leading to success of this type of government and its future in Henrico County
Henrico County Historical Society Magazines
- Order HCHS magazines spanning June 1975 to March 1995
- Our magazines list provides an alphabetical guide to content found in all magazines during that time span. Each issue is $10.00.
High Meadow: Where Robert E. Lee Drew His Sword
- Written by Dr. H. Douglas Pitts in 1998
- High Meadows was a modest farmhouse in Richmond used as the headquarters of Robert E. Lee for sixty-two days during the summer of 1862; it was here that Robert E. Lee came of age as a warrior
- High Meadow is where Robert E. Lee drew his sword and the course of the Civil War was substantially altered.
Henrico County Historical Society Coverlet
- Coverlet was commissioned by HCHS and created by We Love Country.
- The design captures the history and spirit of Henrico County with the depiction of historic county sites and events
- The design appears in Williamsburg blue on a natural background
- 100% cotton, two-layer, jacquard woven in the USA, preshrunk, colorfast, and machine washable
- Measures approximately 46 x 68 inches,fringed on all four sides
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