Upcoming events
Photo by Stratton McCrady
SOLD OUT! Adventures at Agecroft: Kids’ Summer Camp for Ages 7-11
Agecroft’s summer day camp for ages 7-11. One week only!
Traveling Players Ensemble Presents Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”
The Traveling Players Ensemble presents a student production of Shakespeare’s epic romance that spans sixteen years, four marriages, two kingdoms, and one very hungry bear.
Warriors in Bloom (Day 1)
Virago Alley brings history to life on the stunning grounds of Agecroft Hall & Gardens on August 1st and 2nd.
Warriors in Bloom (Day 2)
Virago Alley brings history to life on the stunning grounds of Agecroft Hall & Gardens on August 1st and 2nd.
Poisonous Plants - Talk & TOur
Enjoy a talk by Kaity Bevenour of Bloomistry followed by a visit to Agecroft’s Shakespeare Garden.
Cheesemaking 101: Workshop with Rebecca Suerdieck
Learn the time-honored and delicious art of cheesemaking!
Special Focus Tour: Rogues to Riches - The English East India Company
Explore some of the exotic, foreign imports found in Agecroft Hall's collection of Tudor- and Stuart-era household goods.
Summer Concert with the Richmond Concert Band
Enjoy a free outdoor performance by the Richmond Concert Band!
Royals, Aristocrats, and World War I: Lecture by Dr. Nancy Parrish
All families may have their disputes--but for family members descended from Queen Victoria, those family spats helped lead to the first-ever world war.
Common Scents: A Garden Still House Demonstration with Rebecca Suerdieck
Learn how perfumes would have been made centuries ago at Agecroft Hall!
Special Focus Tour: A House that Wool Built - Agecroft Hall & the English Wool Industry
Get a glimpse into the English wool industry and learn how it shaped the history of Agecroft Hall!
Execution, Imprisonment, and Exile: The High Cost of Royal Connection - Lecture by Terry Jones
Explore the many royal relations of Agecroft's own Countess of Lincoln.
Fall Concert with the Richmond Concert Band
Enjoy a free outdoor performance by the Richmond Concert Band!
Natural Perfume Making Workshop: Common Scents with Perrin Cottage Perfumery
Learn to make your own perfume!
“Pay-What-You-Will” Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
Enjoy some creative time in the gardens each Tuesday morning in October!
“Pay-What-You-Will” Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
Enjoy some creative time in the gardens each Tuesday morning in October!
“Pay-What-You-Will” Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
Enjoy some creative time in the gardens each Tuesday morning in October!
“Pay-What-You-Will” Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
Enjoy some creative time in the gardens each Tuesday morning in October!
Sweater Weather Market
Enjoy a special outdoor market and enjoy the crisp autumn air as you shop!
Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with Henry VIII
Join us in the Great Hall at Agecroft Hall to see John White, a UK-based performance historian, bring Henry VIII to life!
Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with Henry VIII
Join us in the Great Hall at Agecroft Hall to see John White, a UK-based performance historian, bring Henry VIII to life!
Special Focus Tour: Midsummer Merriment
Learn about the fantastical and magical delights associated with the celebration of Midsummer in Tudor England!
Common Scents: A Garden Still House Demonstration with Rebecca Suerdieck
Learn how perfumes would have been made centuries ago at Agecroft Hall!
“As You Wish”: A Fairy Tale Film Series - The Princess Bride
The final film in our summer series is the modern masterpiece “The Princess Bride.”
Romancing the Stones: Creating a Royal Style Icon - Lecture by Terry Jones
Discover how Wallis Simpson and Prince Edward became style influencers in both fashion and jewelry.
Shakespeare: A Silly Smash-Up!
With suggestions from the audience, characters from different worlds will come together on stage!
Elsewhere Shakespeare presents “Henry V”
Experience an immersive, stripped-down production of Shakespeare’s history play about English wartime leader King Henry V.
Common Scents: A Garden Still House Demonstration with Rebecca Suerdieck
Learn how perfumes would have been made centuries ago at Agecroft Hall!
Summer Music Series - Dirk Quinn Band
Enjoy a mellow blend of jazz and funk from this Philadelphia-based band.
The Concert Ballet of Virginia: Dr. Seuss
Enjoy an outdoor performance by the Concert Ballet of Virginia as they celebrate Dr. Seuss!
“As You Wish”: A Fairy Tale Film Series - Ever After
Drew Barrymore takes a memorable turn as a spirited young woman in a fantastical, fairytale romance.
A Bardalicious Workshop - Family fun edition!
Enjoy a family-friendly morning of improvised Shakespeare that’s sure to make you laugh!
SOLD OUT! Elsewhere Shakespeare presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
Experience an immersive, stripped-down production of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies.
Summer Music Series - Elana Lisa & the Hot Mess
Enjoy a lively evening of jazz, swing, and more from Elana Lisa & The Hot Mess!
CANCELED - All About Herbs: Why Plants Are Considered Nature’s Medicine
Enjoy a workshop by Conner Parrish followed by a brief guided tour to visit some of the herbs growing at Agecroft Hall.
“As You Wish”: A Fairy Tale Film Series - A Knight’s Tale
Catch all the excitement of this 2001 medieval comedy action film starring the late Heath Ledger.
“Sorry, Most Sorry”: An Adaptation of “The Winter’s Tale” for Young Audiences
Sorry, Most Sorry, a family-friendly adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, condensed into an engaging 30-minute performance.
Elsewhere Shakespeare presents “Henry V”
Experience an immersive, stripped-down production of Shakespeare’s history play about English wartime leader King Henry V.
Summer Music Series - Forgotten Clefs: Music of the British Isles
Enjoy a concert of early music.
“As You Wish”: A Fairy Tale Film Series - William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet
Relive the mid-1990s magic and drama of Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.
SOLD OUT! The Craft of Shakespeare: A Free Workshop by Elsewhere Shakespeare
Join the actor-managers from Elsewhere Shakespeare for a free workshop blending history with performance theory.
“Sorry, Most Sorry”: An Adaptation of “The Winter’s Tale” for Young Audiences
Sorry, Most Sorry, a family-friendly adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, condensed into an engaging 30-minute performance.
SOLD OUT! Elsewhere Shakespeare presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
Experience an immersive, stripped-down production of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies.
Summer Music Series - Ayreheart performs “Ayres of Albion”
Enjoy a special program of Renaissance music and traditional folk music from the British Isles.