Arnold’s Raid on Richmond

The Arnold’s Raid event returns, commemorating the Revolutionary War in Richmond. Here is an overview of the activities, more details coming:
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: Mukset 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 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