St. John’s Church will be hosting two holiday decorations workshops, led by Richmond’s own wildly creative DAVID PIPPIN, Floral Designer. “Fresh * Festive * Fun CHRISTMAS DESIGNS”, will take place on Friday, December 9, from 10 am to 12 Noon and will be a lecture/demonstration. David will teach participants how to create dazzling designs to [...]
Tonight, June 16, 7PM – Dr. Ed Ayers on The Episcopal Church during the Civil War: St. John’s Church is honored to host Edward Ayers, Ph.D., president of the University of Richmond and a distinguished Civil War scholar. Dr. Ayers will describe Virginia’s pivotal religious response during those turbulent times in southern history. A reception [...]
Dan Roberts presents “Rival Myths: Jamestown, Plymouth and the founding of America” this Thursday, May 19 7-10PM at St. John’s Church. The host of A Moment in Time will add his perspective to these historic events and how the American Civil War significantly shifted national attitudes toward understanding our national origins.
Three nationally and internationally known appraisers will be at the Appraisal Fair at St.John’s on Saturday, on 4/16/2011 1from 10AM-4:30PM. From 12:30-1PM there will be a lecture on Colonial church silver, given by Janine Skerry, the curator of fine metals and jewelry for Colonial Williamsburg.
Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henrico Parish: There’s a celebration and you’re invited. Join us in marking the 400th Anniversary of Henrico Parish at St. John’s Episcopal Church with a series of year-long events. Henrico Parish is the third oldest Anglican Parish in the United States and St. John’s Church is the oldest existing church [...]
The 24th Annual Court End Christmas opens 9 historic sites on December 12th, 12-5PM: Nine historic downtown sites host a free holiday open house, featuring Snow Bear, tours, living history, children’s activities, refreshments, carriage rides, music, and book signings. Sites include the Valentine Richmond History Center, the John Marshall House, the Virginia State Capitol, St. [...]
John Peters, author of the new Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery, will be speaking Tuesday evening at St.John’s as part of the Liberty Lecture Series. TUES Oct.5 6PM FREE The Liberty Lecture Series covers different aspects of political, social, economic, and national history. Each lecture is based on the scholarly work of the guest lecturer. This series [...]
From the Valentine Richmond History Center: “Our new color, hardbound book about Hollywood Cemetery is finally here! Pick one up today in our Gift Shop. Or order online next week.” Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery A new book by Richmond resident John Peters, published by the History Center. This hardbound collection of historical and contemporary photographs and [...]
The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods is sponsoring a free home renovation financing workshop on Saturday, July 10, from 9-11:30AM at St.John’s Church. Topics will include: Renovation Lending, Tax Benefits, Market Equity, Qualifying for a Mortgage, and Energy Efficiency. The basics of loan programs, credit, cash required, cash sources, and more will be covered. [...]
On Sunday, April 25 at 2PM, Governor Robert F. McDonnell will join state officials and tourism leaders to unveil new Road to Revolution state heritage trail signage. The Road to Revolution heritage trail, created by legislation in 2007, links historic sites in Virginia that interpret the life of Patrick Henry, orator of the American Revolution [...]
The newish Urban Scale Richmond is an erudite collaborative look at our city: In the past the city grew according to an organic pattern. “Urban scale” describes a hierarchy of urban elements and how they organize the city as a whole. [...] Richmond, Virginia, in its complexity and historical unconsciousness, keys to both its brightest [...]
