VA250 to host events commemorating Benedict Arnold's raid on Richmond

The program, sponsored in part by Henrico County Public Library and Henrico Recreation and Parks, will feature speakers, reenactments, exhibits, and more. It will begin on Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Libbie Mill Library in Henrico with a lecture by Randy Flood, who will discuss the causes of the American Revolution and the events leading to the war.

On Jan. 5, the program will include a living history encampment at the Clarke Palmore House Museum in Henrico, where visitors can meet the Virginia Line soldiers, learn about their weapons and training, and discover their role in the Battle of Richmond.

On Jan. 6, musket demonstrations by American and British soldier enactors will be part of the living history experience. Children also will have the opportunity to join a children’s militia drill for an interactive experience. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy period games, foodways, spinning, music, weapons displays, and living history interpreters portraying key figures like Benedict Arnold, Elizabeth Egge, and Thomas Jefferson.

The program concludes Jan. 7 with several events, including a Revolutionary Richmond Walking Tour with National Park Service Ranger Bert Dunkerly, starting at Farm Fresh Market.

“This program is more than just a historical reenactment,” said Cheryl Wilson, Executive Director of VA250. “It’s an opportunity to delve into the complexities of the Revolution, understanding not only the strategies and battles, but also the human stories of courage, betrayal, and ultimately, community rebuilding."

The four-day program is free to attend. For details, click here.