Events
The Friends of Lucy Breckinridge are pleased to present the following historical events to be held at the Jubal Early Homeplace. We are in the early stages of planning; however, the following events have been confirmed. Please save the dates in your calendars and plan to attend one or more over the course of the year. Unless otherwise noted, events take place on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm. The Home place is open from 1:00 to 5:00 pm every Sunday starting April 12th. The address is 455 Old Hollow Lane, Hardy, VA
SEASON OPENER AUTHOR TALK & BOOK SIGNING
Valerie Brugh will be in character and will read excerpts from the memoirs of Mary Johnston, which was recently published.
SPRING MUSTER 1861
The Civil War has just begun and there is a great deal of fanfare for what was thought to be a 90-day war.
LIBER-TEA
Sip, savor, and celebrate the 250th birthday of the founding of our country. Enjoy an afternoon of history, tea, and conversation featuring a presentation on the important role tea played in the fight for independence.
BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE
The celebration continues as we welcome back the Fincastle Company, 18th century living historians.
RE-ADJUSTING THE OLD DOMINION
Who were these incredible Readjusters, and what legacy do they leave us today? Discover Jubal Early’s part in this movement.
EXPLORING TWO ROANOKE REVOLUTIONARY WAR HEROES
William Fleming and Andrew Lewis, who both fought alongside George Washington during the French and Indian War.
THE 1864 ELECTION
Sailor’s Creek park ranger, Shannah Winchester, will present a program discussing the 1864 U.S. presidential election
HERITAGE DINNER (farm-to-table)
Join us as we honor America’s agricultural foundation with heirloom recipes while enjoying music and tales from our nation’s founding.
A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS
Civilians in period attire will be decorating the home for the first holiday celebration since the War began, and members of the 60th Virginia Infantry will portray a typical winter encampment with soldiers demonstrating different aspects of camp life.