Happy Birthday, George Washington
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. Cake and refreshments will be served in the Visitor Center between presentations. A self-guided scavenger hunt in the graveyard will explore the facts and myths that surround President Washington.
| Program Schedule: This program takes place every Presidents’ Day. | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – President George Washington’s presentation | |
| 11:45 a.m. – Cake and refreshments in the Visitor Center | |
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – President George Washington’s presentation |
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| Location: President Washington’s presentation takes place inside the church. The scavenger hunt takes place in the graveyard. | |
| Audience: Appropriate for adults, families, and students | |
| Students: Elementary, middle, and high school. SOL-aligned | |
2011 Admission Rates: Cost is $5.00 a person and includes President Washington’s presentation, the scavenger hunt, and refreshments. |
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Court End Christmas
This event is co-sponsored by a number of historic sites in and near downtown Richmond, including St. John's Church, the Valentine Richmond History Center, the Medical College of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy, etc. Each site will offer special programming according to their schedule. St. John's Church programming will include a public reenactment as well as costumed docents giving informal tours in the church.
| Date: This event usually takes place on the second Sunday in December | |
| Audience: Appropriate for adults and families. | |
Cost: FREE |
Court End Christmas
Sunday, December 11th, 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Miller & Rhoads Charity Christmas Tree Contest
Tuesday, December 6th - Friday, January 6th
