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Museum Events and Exhibitions
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| The Petersburg Antebellum and Civil War Artifact Forum |
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| 10/08/2010 Thru 10/11/2010 |
| The Petersburg Antebellum and Civil War Artifact Forum will feature lectures on military and civilian artifacts, a large display of men’s civilian clothing from private collections, plus visits and special events at nine historic sites, some rarely open to the public. Join us for the weekend of October 8-11, 2010 in Petersburg, VA. |
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| Contact: juanitaleisch@yahoo.com |
| www.wearlooms.net |
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| INSPIRED FORMS: Ceramic Art and Sculptures |
| Courthouse Galleries, Portsmouth Museums |
| 07/23/2010 Thru 10/10/2010 |
| J. Howard Johnson, Drl Rod Taylor and Larry Johnson are three virginia artists who celebrate the versatility of clay through ceramic vessels and mixed-media sculptures that reflect the finest craftsmanship and simplicity of forms. |
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| Contact: 757-393-8543 |
| www.courthousegalleries.com |
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| OUTDOOR SCULPTURE 2010 |
| Courthouse Galleries, Portsmouth Museums |
| 02/05/2010 Thru 10/10/2010 |
| Featured in the historic courtyard of the Courthouse Galleries are sculptures by artists from Virginia and across the United States. For 2010, the selections include abstract contemplative works, whimsical and realistic representations in bronze, steel, wood, mixed media and clay. Monetary awards include a juror's and people's choice, Brancusi and Seawall Art Award. |
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| Contact: 757-393-86543 |
| www.courthousegalleries.com |
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| WINTER WONDERLAND |
| Courthouse Galleries, Portsmouth Museums |
| 11/26/2010 Thru 12/31/2010 |
| Celebrate the season with Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection, a holiday classic for generations of Hampton Roads visitors and residents. From Victorian scenes of animated skaters and carolers to the enchanged forest of bears and deer and Santa's Workshop, the displays delight visitors of all ages. |
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| Contact: 757-393-8543 |
| www.courthousegalleries.com |
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| Hatching the Past-The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt |
| Danville Science Center |
| 01/23/2010 Thru 09/06/2010 |
| Don't miss the chance to travel through time to explore six major families of dinosaurs through their egg-laying and family behaviors. Examine authentic fossilized eggs and experience touch tables of reconstructed nests and a real dinosaur leg bone. Dig like a paleontologist in simulated pits to unearth cats of dinosaur eggs. Plan your own adventures as you watch and listen to video presentations featuring dinosaur experts from across the country. |
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| Contact: Danville Science Center
677 Craghead Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434)-791-5160
dscgs@smv.org |
| www.dsc.smv.org |
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| Engineering the Future |
| Danville Science Center |
| 10/13/2010 Thru 10/13/2010 |
| Engineering the Future; All Ages. Jerry Franklin, engineering instructor at Danville Community College, presents an insider's view of the latest, exciting things that are happening in engineering and technology. Find out how the college is working to position Danville on the cutting edge of advances in engineering.
Danville Science Center: Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. No Fee. Information: 434-791-5160 |
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| Contact: Danville Science Center
677 Craghead St
Danville VA 24541
434-791-5160 |
| info@dsc.smv.org |
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| Publick Days |
| Henricus Historical Park |
| 09/18/2010 Thru 09/19/2010 |
| Help us kick off our 400th Commemoration! “The Year of Henricus” begins with 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 Admission. $5 Parking Fee |
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| Contact: (804) 748-1613
henricus1611@aol.com |
| www.henricus.org |
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| School of the Musketeer |
| Henricus Historical Park |
| 10/08/2010 Thru 10/10/2010 |
| 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; overnight experience included. Fee is $30 and is all inclusive. For further information visit: http://home.att.net/~trmarr |
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| Contact: (804) 748-1613
henricus1611@aol.com |
| http://home.att.net/~trmarr
www.henricus.org |
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| Things That Go Bump in the Night |
| Henricus Historical Park |
| 10/22/2010 Thru 10/23/2010 |
| 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. Enjoy this evening of old-fashioned fami |
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| Contact: (804) 748-1613
henricus1611@aol.com |
| www.henricus.org |
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| Pocahontas, Rocke Hall and the Powhatan People |
| Henricus Historical Park |
| 11/06/2010 Thru 11/07/2010 |
| Learn about Pocahontas and her life under the guidance of Reverend Alexander Whitaker at his Rocke Hall home. Explore her adopted Christian culture and contrast it with the Powhatan culture and traditions of her earlier life. Learn about the skills that enabled the Virginia Indians to flourish and how sharing their knowledge ensured the colonists’ chances for survival. |
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| Contact: (804) 748-1613
henricus1611@aol.com |
| www.henricus.org |
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