COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Open Acoustic Jams
FREE PROGRAM! Take a break from your busy schedule and join us for open acoustic jams on the third Thursday of every month! With two groups to choose from—an old-time jam and a blues-folk jam—musicians of all levels are welcome to join in on the fun.
The Quiet Vast: Artist Reception
FREE PROGRAM! Join us for the opening of The Quiet Vast, a duo exhibition by husband-and-wife photographers Chris and Suzanne Bowers. Through complementary perspectives on nature and everyday life, their work invites viewers to reflect on the quiet beauty of the world around us.
Sponsored by Dr. Heather H. Gibson.
Hatha for Hip Mobility
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for a six-week Hatha Yoga series designed to improve hip mobility and overall balance. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, these sessions are ideal for beginners and for anyone looking to support healthy alignment and move with greater ease.
Book Club with Jonathan Noyalas
FREE PROGRAM! Author Jonathan Noyalas leads a discussion on his book Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era. Explore the struggles and resilience of African Americans in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, and discover their pivotal role in the fight for freedom. This VA250 program is presented in partnership with the Josephine School Community Museum.
Hatha for Hip Mobility
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for a six-week Hatha Yoga series designed to improve hip mobility and overall balance. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, these sessions are ideal for beginners and for anyone looking to support healthy alignment and move with greater ease.
DinoQuest: Unearth A Roar!
FREE PROGRAM! Featuring Stevie the T. Rex, Zingo the Dilophosaurus, and the Dino Rangers, Unearth a Roar! combines dinosaurs, STEM, literacy, and interactive fun in one unforgettable prehistoric adventure.
“Unearth a Story” summer reading programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Hatha for Hip Mobility
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for a six-week Hatha Yoga series designed to improve hip mobility and overall balance. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, these sessions are ideal for beginners and for anyone looking to support healthy alignment and move with greater ease.
Cibola: Book Launch
FREE PROGRAM! Join C.W. Armbrust for the launch of his new historical novel, Cibola. Set in sixteenth-century New Spain, the novel follows Franciscan friar Marcos de Niza as his journey into the unknown lands north of Mexico helps shape the future of the American Southwest, paving the way for Coronado’s expedition in search of the legendary cities of gold.
Captain Curiosity: The Carbon Conundrum
FREE PROGRAM! Join Captain Curiosity on an adventure featuring puppetry, audience participation, and hands-on science as kids explore the carbon cycle and the natural systems that keep our planet in balance.
“Unearth a Story” summer reading programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Hatha for Hip Mobility
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for a six-week Hatha Yoga series designed to improve hip mobility and overall balance. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, these sessions are ideal for beginners and for anyone looking to support healthy alignment and move with greater ease.
Blue Sky Puppets: Chester’s Magic Shovel
FREE PROGRAM! Join Chester on a prehistoric adventure as dinosaurs are unearthed and stories come to life in this interactive puppet show packed with storytelling, audience participation, and dinosaur-sized fun.
“Unearth a Story” summer reading programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Hatha for Hip Mobility
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for a six-week Hatha Yoga series designed to improve hip mobility and overall balance. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, these sessions are ideal for beginners and for anyone looking to support healthy alignment and move with greater ease.
Patriotic Paint & Sip
Join Dip Into Art, LLC for a beginner-friendly VA250-inspired Patriotic Paint & Sip! Follow along with step-by-step instructions as we create a cheerful red, white, and blue sunflower design on a rustic wood panel.
Drew Blue Shoes: Another Big Dig
FREE PROGRAM! Travel through history, archaeology, and the age of dinosaurs in this interactive magic show where stories, fossils, and ancient mysteries come to life.
“Unearth a Story” summer reading programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Hatha for Hip Mobility
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for a six-week Hatha Yoga series designed to improve hip mobility and overall balance. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, these sessions are ideal for beginners and for anyone looking to support healthy alignment and move with greater ease.
National Night Out
FREE PROGRAM! The Barns will be open after hours during National Night Out, an annual community-building event held in adjacent Rose Hill Park. Stop in to see our current exhibitions and grab a cold drink before heading back out to the Park.
J. Foster Historic Signs: Talk & Reception
FREE VA250 PROGRAM! J. Foster Historic Signs showcases hand-crafted signboards inspired by the taverns, inns, and public houses of early America. To mark the opening, artisan Jackson Foster will present Early American Taverns & Their Signs, exploring the history, symbolism, and traditional craftsmanship behind these distinctive works.
Sponsored by Dr. Heather H. Gibson.
Honoring Ms. Geneva Jackson
Please join us for the dedication of a tribute bench honoring Ms. Geneva Jackson, whose generosity and lasting contributions left a meaningful impact on both the Barns of Rose Hill and the wider community. A light reception will follow, with an opportunity for guests to share memories and celebrate her legacy.
Introduction to Color Theory
Explore the emotional and physical power of color with artist and educator Pam Klein in this five-week workshop, inspired by Josef Albers’ Interaction of Color. Experiment with colored paper to see how color behaves, communicates, and transforms, and leave with fresh ways to observe, express, and use it in your own creative practice. Photo: Joseph Albers, Interaction of Color (1963), courtesy of Bukokskis.
Color Stories Artist Reception
FREE PROGRAM! Join us for a reception with Pam Klein and experience Color Stories, where dynamic compositions invite viewers to feel color as well as see it. Meet the artist, explore the exhibit, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Sponsored by Dr. Heather H. Gibson.
Trivia Night
FREE PROGRAM! Gather your savviest friends for trivia night at the Barns, presented in partnership with CCHA. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly, and your team might just take home a prize!
Trivia Night
FREE PROGRAM!
Gather your wittiest friends for free general trivia night at the Barns. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
Franklin Exhibition Closing: Peanuts Party
FREE PROGRAM!
We’ve enjoyed hosting Franklin, a traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum that highlights the story of the first Black character in the iconic Peanuts comic strip. This is your last chance to see it! Celebrate the legacy of Peanuts with costumes, refreshments, and activities for all ages—crafts, scavenger hunts, trivia, and games.
Open Acoustic Jams
FREE PROGRAM!
Please note the date change this month. In August, jams will take place on the fourth Thursday. Take a break from your busy schedule and join us for open acoustic jams! With two groups to choose from—an old-time jam and a blues-folk jam—musicians of all levels are welcome to join in on the fun.
Book Club: Schulz and Peanuts
FREE PROGRAM!
In collaboration with the Clarke County Library, we invite you to join us in reading Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography by David Michaelis. This engaging portrait of Charles M. Schulz—the creator of Peanuts—offers a deeper look at the man behind the beloved comic strip. On August 26, readers will gather for a group discussion featuring a live virtual Q&A with the author. Used copies of the book are available to borrow from the Barns upon request.
Presented alongside Franklin, a traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California—on display from June 7 through August 31.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Making Comics + Zines Workshop
FREE PROGRAM!
Join graphic novelist Laura Lee Gulledge for a hands-on workshop exploring her visual storytelling process, including live character creation and world-building. Participants will then create their own mini-comic or zine while learning techniques in cartooning, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
Presented alongside Franklin, a traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California—on display from June 7 through August 31.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Peanuts Paint & Sip Class
Paint, sip, and unwind with us at this Peanuts-inspired summer program! Instructor Carol Erickson will guide this step-by-step painting class—no experience necessary, all materials provided. Enjoy our featured “Woodstock Fizz” cocktail, plus beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options.
Presented alongside Franklin, a traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California—on display from June 7 through August 31.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Intro to Making Comics
Join bestselling graphic novelist Robin Ha for a hands-on comics workshop! Learn how to develop characters, plan layouts, and bring your story to life—no experience needed. All ages welcome; basic materials provided.
Presented alongside Franklin, a traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California—on display from June 7 through August 31.
Open Acoustic Jams
FREE PROGRAM!
Take a break from your busy schedule and join us for open acoustic jams on the third Thursday of every month! With two groups to choose from—an old-time jam and a blues-folk jam—musicians of all levels are welcome to join in on the fun.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Mr. Jon & Friends
FREE PROGRAM!
Mr. Jon & Friends delivers award-winning, high-energy music that gets kids moving and parents smiling. Created by singer-songwriter (and dad) Jon Lewis, these joyful, interactive shows are packed with laughter, dancing, and songs the whole family will love.
Summer reading programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Songs of Summer Music Bingo
FREE PROGRAM!
Celebrate summer with your favorite seasonal anthems in a musical twist on bingo. Mark your card as you recognize the tunes and compete for prizes in an upbeat evening of “Fun, Fun, Fun” and great company for all ages—no sunscreen required!
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Open Acoustic Jams
FREE PROGRAM!
Take a break from your busy schedule and join us for open acoustic jams on the third Thursday of every month! With two groups to choose from—an old-time jam and a blues-folk jam—musicians of all levels are welcome to join in on the fun.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Franklin Opening Reception
FREE PROGRAM!
Join us for a special, after hours reception celebrating the opening of Franklin, a traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rose, California. Explore the story of Peanuts’ first Black character and how his 1968 debut helped shape conversations about race in America.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance muscle alignment and move with greater ease.
Hatha for Hip Mobility Yoga
Join Hunter Nicole of Soulshine Medicine for six weeks of Hatha for Hip Mobility yoga at the Barns of Rose Hill. With flexible registration options to fit your schedule, this series is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to improve muscle alignment, stability, and ease of movement!