SAT, APR 18 | 2:00 PM

Trace the evolution of tea from a Royal social hour in Britain to a Revolutionary spark in Colonial America in this in-depth look at how objects from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts played a role in provoking America’s war for independence. This program has been organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is funded, in part, by the Paul Mellon Endowment and the Jean Stafford Camp Memorial Fund.

SAT, MAY 9 | 7:00 PM

Hubby Jenkins celebrates old-time American music, connecting African American heritage to the evolving folk traditions that continue to shape our musical landscape. This show is part of our Roots of a Nation Series, made possible in part by a grant from Virginia Humanities.

FRI, JUNE 19 | 7:00 PM

Grammy-winning American Roots artists Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer join Chinese hammered dulcimer virtuoso Chao Tian in a collaborative exploration of traditional music, showing how folk traditions evolve and intersect across cultures. This show is part of our Roots of a Nation Series, made possible in part by a grant from Virginia Humanities.

ON DISPLAY JUNE 6 – JULY 25

Blending craftsmanship, scholarship, and imagination, Jackson Foster draws on historical research to recreate the character and presence of American and English signboards from the 18th and 19th centuries. Using reclaimed wood and period-appropriate materials, his work reflects the artistry and traditions of early sign makers.

FRI, JUNE 12 | 7:00 PM

During the French and Indian War, a frontiersman becomes entangled in a perilous mission to protect the daughters of a British officer. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, this sweeping adaptation is a cinematic portrait of early America. This screening is part of our Forging a Nation Film Series, presented in partnership with American Legion Post 41.

SUN, JUNE 28 | 3:00 PM

Jonathan Noyalas leads a discussion on his book Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era, examining the tenuous nature of freedom and the pivotal roles Black people played in the war for emancipation. Presented in partnership with the Josephine School Community Museum.