Calendar of Events for 2010

Publick Days at HenricusJULY - Seeds of Democracy Month

Monthly Site Activities:  Daily musket drill; visitors become new colonists being “seasoned” at Henricus upon their arrival from England; learn about Martial Lawe & colonial punishments.

AUGUST  - Living History Month  

Aug 7, 9 a.m.
Henricus Dauber Dash: Get Down and Dirty!
Enjoy the beauty of one of America's oldest settlements...through a layer of mud. Just like the Daubers that built the mud houses in the Citie of Henricus, you will have a chance to relive your childhood with plenty of messy mud on hand at the Henricus Dauber Dash. The 5-mile course starts in the Citie and goes around the trail loop at Dutch Gap, but this isn't your typical trail run. Think much, much messier. We guarantee you will get wet and dirty as you climb, crawl, and weave through multiple obstacles along the way. And just when you think you can't get any dirtier, you'll come face-to-face with the final mud pit at the finish overlooking the scenic James River. The Henricus Dauber Dash—the best of nature, history, and fun...all rolled in mud. This is not a race for walkers! See more information.

Aug 10-12      
Children of 1622:  Early Colonial America Camp
Make history come alive on the James River! Learn how to be a colonial re-enactor! Campers will learn various activities such as weeding and watering the gardens, laundry and sewing, carpentry, blacksmithing and musketeer drills. As a costumed colonial re-enactor, share what you have learned with our visitors! Pre-registration required. $130/$110 members. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Monthly Site Activities:  Daily musket demonstrations; learn how colonists adjusted to Virginia heat

SEPTEMBER - Henricus Heritage Month

Sept 18-19     
Publick Days
Be a part of the annual celebration of the 1611 founding of the Citie of Henricus. Experience the past as 400 years of history come to life with living history re-enactments, military drills and musket firings, craftsmen and blacksmiths, 17th-century medicinal demonstrations, Virginia Indian activities, historical children’s games and crafts, storytelling and more. Our largest and most popular annual event. Free-of-Charge. Additional Fees for Make-and-Take crafts.

Monthly Site Activities:  Daily musket and processing of tobacco demonstrations.

OCTOBER - Harvest Month 

Oct 8-10         
School of the Musketeer (Adult)
Participants will experience an entire weekend learning about military and civilian life as the first colonists in the New World. Instructors and other support personnel provide an interactive environment in 17th century life and culture. Fee is $30 and is all inclusive. For further information visit: http://home.att.net/~trmarr

Oct 22-23       
Things that Go Bump In the Night (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
Experience an evening of spellbinding accounts and legendary tales as storytellers relive old English legends and folklore. Join us by the fireside and listen to European stories early Colonists told as they recounted tales from their homeland. Capture the essence of what a Colonist felt between 1607-1622 in a strange new land surrounded by danger, darkness and uncertain peril. The harvest is in, the nights grow longer and danger lurks in the shadows. Bring your favorite blanket and enjoy this evening of old-fashioned family fun! Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration required. Limited attendance. Fee Charged.

Monthly Site Activities:  Daily musket demonstrations; harvests, pickling, herb gathering/drying.

NOVEMBER - Native American Heritage Month

Nov 6-7          
The People of Pocahontas:  Virginia’s Native Community
Explore the culture of Virginia’s first people at Henricus Historical Park. Learn about the skills that enabled the Virginia Indians to flourish and how sharing their knowledge ensured the colonists’ chances for survival. Daily Admission Fee. Additional Fee for Craft Activities.  

Monthly Site Activities:  Preparing for Winter/Food Ways Demos – Indians and English

DECEMBER - Winter Holiday Month

Dec 11         
Members Annual Tour & Holiday Reception (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
Henricus Historical Park Members will have a special opportunity to enjoy the festivities of the season, 17th century style. Reservations required; Members only. Visit the Museum Store and be sure to look at our handmade Native American crafts and holiday gifts.

Dec 11           
Parade of Lights (5:30 p.m.)
Start your holiday season with festivities at Henricus Historical Park. Watch as brightly “decked” boats pass by the bluff of Henricus, the terminus point for the James River Parade of Lights. Tour the 1611 Citie of Henricus and talk with the settlers about their lives and holidays in the 17th century. Free-of-Charge.

Monthly Site Activities:  12 Days of Christmas activities:  burn the Yule Log, meet the Lord of Misrule.  Watch cooking activities.