Arnold's Raid on Richmond

The Arnold's Raid event returns, commemorating the Revolutionary War in Richmond. Here is an overview of the activities: Thursday January 4: 7 pm kickoff presentation at the Libby Mill Library (2100 Libbie Lake East Street, Henrico, VA 23230) Friday January 5: afternoon living history with Continental soldiers at the Clarke-Palmore House (904 McCoul St, Henrico, VA 23231). Encampment open Noon- 5 pm. Saturday January 6: Living history activities 10 am- 4 pm. 11 am: Musket Demonstration Noon: Kid's Militia drill (kids of all ages welcome!) 1 pm: Musket Demonstration 2 pm: Musket Demonstration 3 pm: Musket Demonstration. Ongoing activities include displays and demonstrations of historic foods, spinning, sewing, medicine, music, and more. Chimborazo Park, 3215 East Broad Street, Richmond. Sunday January 7: 10 am Free Revolutionary Richmond Walking tour (2 miles). Meet at Farm Fresh on Main Street: 2320 East Main Street 1-4 pm: Presentations by historians at Historic St. John's Church, 2319 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223 1 pm: The Old Stone House and Lafayette in Richmond- Chris Semtner, Poe Museum Curator 2 pm: Edward Carrington and the preservation of his grave marker- Stephen Wilson, Executive Director, St. John's Church Foundation 3 pm: Actuated by Zeal in the Cause: Lesser Known Continental Soldiers from Virginia- Mark Maloy, author and National Park Ranger

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