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The Visitor Center will be closed from December 31, 2012 to January 28, 2013.
We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.

Happy Birthday, George!
Monday, February 18, 2013

President Washington will talk about his life as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and as the first President of the United States of America inside St. John’s Church. A self-guided scavenger hunt in the graveyard will explore the facts and myths that surround President Washington.

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - President George Washington’s presentation

11:45 a.m. - Cake and refreshments served in the Visitor Center

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - President George Washington’s presentation

Cost is $5.00 a person and includes President Washington’s presentation, the scavenger hunt, and refreshments.

"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!" Anniversary Reenactment
Sunday, March 17, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Doors open, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis

1:30 p.m. Music program

2:00 p.m. Reenactment begins

This event is FREE, with a suggested donation of $5.00. Reservations are available for groups of ten or more for fee of $5 per person, up to 100 reserved seats

A Governors' Conversation: Governor Bob McDonnell and Governor Patrick Henry

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Doors open, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis

1:30 p.m. Music program

2:00 p.m. Reenactment begins

This event is FREE, with a suggested donation of $5.00. Reservations are available for groups of ten or more for fee of $5 per person, up to 100 reserved seats

2013 Summer "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Series

For all summer reenactments:
1:00 p.m. Doors open, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis
1:30 p.m.                  Music program
2:00 p.m.                  Reenactment begins

These events are FREE, with a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.

Reservations are available for groups of ten or more for fee of $5 per person, up to 100 reserved seats.

May

2013 Summer “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Reenactment Series

Sunday, May 26, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

June

2013 Summer “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Reenactment Series

Sunday, June 2, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 9, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 16, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 30, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

July

2013 Summer “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Reenactment Series

Thursday, July 4, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 28, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

August

2013 Summer “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Reenactment Series

Sunday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 11, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 18, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 25, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 1, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

October
Hallowe'en Graveyard Tour

Saturday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

•    Tours begin every twenty minutes; the last tour begins at 7:40pm
•    Cost is $5.00/person, and $15.00/family of four
•    Tickets are purchased at the front gate
•    Spirits represented are George Wythe and Eliza Poe

1:00pm – Free tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis
1:30pm – Music program
2:00pm – Reenactment begins

This event is FREE, with a suggested donation of $5.00.

Reservations are available for groups of ten or more for fee of $5 per person, up to 100 reserved seats.

Court End Christmas is an annual Richmond tradition – many historic sites located in and near downtown Richmond offer free programming to celebrate holidays.

Guests should contact the Valentine Richmond History Center at 804.649.0711 for more information about parking, shuttles, and schedules.