August - Living History Month
Aug. 13 - 15 Re-enactors’ Camp – Day in the Life of Young Colonists
(ages 11--16) Learn skills and techniques of colonial life then re-enact and interpret colonial life as interpreters to the public. Pre-registration and camp fee.
Monthly Site Activities: Planting Fall Gardens
September - Henricus Heritage Month
Sept. 20-21 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 demonstration of 17th century medical practices, military reenactments, Virginia Indian activities, historical children’s games, storytelling, craft demonstrations and a Kids’ Fun Area with hands-on activities provided by many Richmond region organizations. Free-of-Charge. Additional fees for crafts.
Monthly Site Activities: Wednesday militia drills at 2 p.m.
October - Harvest Month
Oct. 24-25 Things that Go Bump In the Night 6– 8 p.m.
Experience an evening of spellbinding accounts as storytellers present haunting tales in a historical setting at Henricus Historical Park. Bring your favorite blanket and enjoy this evening of old fashioned family fun. Light refreshments will be served. Fee Charged.
Monthly Site Activities: Harvests, pickling, herb gathering/drying
November - Native American Heritage Month
Nov. 1-2 The People of Pocahontas: Skills & Life Ways
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
December 13 Members Annual Tour & Holiday Reception 3– 5 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.
December 13 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.
Dec. 27-28 John Smith’s Christmas Menu
Experience the preparation of the 1607-08 holiday feast. How did the new life in Virginia affect the menu? Daily admission Fee
Monthly Site Activities: 12 Days of Christmas activities: burn the Yule Log, meet the Lord of Misrule. Watch cooking activities
