CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA -The Valentine Richmond History Center is sponsoring a bus tour of Chesterfield County’s historic sites, Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The tour will begin at the Valentine Richmond History Center and will travel south through Manchester to Magnolia Grange where participants will take a tour of the 1822 Federal-style plantation and see its distinctive architecture and embellishments. The tour will then continue to the Chesterfield County Museum Complex to have a box lunch and explore the site. The museum building is a reproduction of the colonial courthouse of 1750 and houses county history exhibits, including early Virginia Indian culture and artifacts from the first iron and coal mines in America. The last stop on the tour will be Eppington Plantation. Built circa 1770, Eppington sits on the banks of the Appomattox River. Thomas Jefferson’s two youngest daughters, Polly and Lucy, lived at Eppington during Jefferson’s years in Paris. Participants will tour the house and grounds before returning to the Valentine Richmond History Center.
For more information, including pricing, call 804-649-0711, ext. 301, or visit www.richmondhistorycenter.com. The Valentine Richmond History Center is located at 1015 East Clay St., Richmond.
Use of Fireworks Prohibited in Chesterfield County-The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services reminds everyone that Chesterfield County prohibits the sale, possession, storage and use of fireworks by anyone
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services reminds everyone that Chesterfield County prohibits the sale, possession, storage and use of fireworks by anyone other than a licensed and permitted fireworks professional. This prohibition includes pyrotechnics and the use of sparklers, which are considered fireworks. Authorities recommend playing it safe this Fourth of July holiday by attending a regional fireworks display permitted and organized by licensed fireworks professionals.
WALKING TRAIL NAMED AFTER DEDICATED CITIZEN 2009 06 2612 00 p.m.Administrator’s OfficeCHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department has announced it will name an Ettrick Park walking trail after county resident Evelyn S. Tucker. The Evelyn
OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARDS PROGRAM TO AIR JULY 132009 06 2612 00 p.m.Youth Planning and Development CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — A taping of the Chesterfield County 2009 Outstanding Youth Awards program will air July 13 at 7 p.m. on Channel 96
NEW COOPERATIVE EXTENSION CLASS PLANT NOW FOR A FALL VEGETABLE HARVEST 2009 06 2612 00 p.m.Environmental ManagementCHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a new class this summer to teach gardeners how to
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a new class this summer to teach gardeners how to grow vegetables for a fall harvest.
Many vegetables can be harvested in the fall and into winter, including beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, spinach and many greens. Join Master Gardener Sandra Gentry to learn how to grow and harvest these delicious vegetables.
The Plant Now for a Fall Vegetable Harvest class will be offered twice:
- July 13, 5-7 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd., Richmond
- July 20, 4-6 p.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Drive, Midlothian
Seating is limited. Call 804-751-4401 to reserve seats. Admission is free.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – A taping of the Chesterfield County 2009 Outstanding Youth Awards program will air nightly through July 13 at 7 p.m. on Channel 96 for Comcast customers and Channel 26 for Verizon customers. The awards were presented on May 7 at L.C. Bird High School to honor youths and adults who have made a difference in their community. For more information, call the Chesterfield County Youth Planning and Development Department at 804-796-7100.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department has announced it will name an Ettrick Park walking trail after county resident Evelyn S. Tucker.
The Evelyn S. Tucker Walking Trail will be dedicated during a ceremony Saturday, June 27, at noon. Tucker initiated efforts for the trail’s development. She lives in the Ettrick community and recognized that many roads in the area are narrow and unsafe for recreational walkers. Ettrick Park is the first of Chesterfield County’s four community parks to have a measured, hard-surface walking trail. In addition to providing walking opportunities, the one-mile trail route connects all recreational facilities in the park.
The dedication ceremony will be held in conjunction with the park’s Annual Neighborhood Bash. There will be carnival games, music, prizes and refreshments. Admission is free. Ettrick Park is located at 20400 Laurel Road, Ettrick.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia and the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department will kick off the 2009 Summer Lecture Series Saturday, June 27. Lectures will be held Saturdays, 11 a.m., at either Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road, or the Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. Call 804-796-7003 to reserve a seat.
June 27 – Magnolia Grange
“Cooling the South: The Block Ice Era”
Elli Morris, freelance journalist and author
August 8 – Central Library
“History of Camp Lee”
Dr. Steve Anders, military historian at Fort Lee
August 22 – Central Library
“Civil War Photography”
Mark Gorman, park ranger at Richmond National Battlefield Park
September 12 – Magnolia Grange
“History of Elections in Chesterfield County”
Larry Haake, Chesterfield County general registrar
September 26 – Central Library
“Benjamin Butler and the Bermuda Hundred Campaign”
John Quarstein, historian and author
