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  • July 2026

  • Sat 11

    “ALL Men are Created Equal:” The Declaration of Independence and Black Freedom Suits & Freedom Petitions

    July 11 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Bayne Center at Historic Christ Church VA, United States

    The Declaration of Independence asserted that "all men are created equal" and have natural rights and the right of self-government by consent. Slavery contradicted these core principles of the Declaration […]

  • Tue 14

    VA 250 Mobile Museum at DMM

    July 14 @ 10:00 am - July 16 @ 4:00 pm
    Deltaville Maritime Museum 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville, VA, United States

    The VA250 Mobile Tour is coming to the Deltaville Maritime Museum July 14th-16th, and we couldn't be more excited to host this incredible statewide experience.  Explore Virginia's 250-year story through […]

  • Tue 14

    History of Seaplanes on the Chesapeake Bay – Sam Riggs

    July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tides of History Speaker Series
    The Tides Inn's Osprey Room 480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, United States

    Join us for our Speaker Series, "History of Seaplanes on the Chesapeake Bay" with Sam Riggs in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM.

  • Tue 28

    The History of Irvington – Owen Lanier (The Steamboat Museum)

    July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tides of History Speaker Series
    The Tides Inn's Osprey Room 480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, United States

    Join us for our Speaker Series, "The History of Irvington" with Owen Lanier in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM.

  • August 2026

  • Sat 1

    Founders Day: A Celebration of Urbanna’s Colonial History

    August 1 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    The Town of Urbanna Virginia Street & Cross Street, Urbanna, VA, United States

    Join us as we celebrate Urbanna’s colonial history and the 250th anniversary of our country! Historic interpreters Thomas Jefferson and Martha Washington will present the story of the Declaration and […]

  • Tue 11

    The History of The Regional Coast Guard – Michael Moore

    August 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tides of History Speaker Series
    The Tides Inn's Osprey Room 480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, United States

    Join us for our Speaker Series, "The History of The Regional Coast Guard" with Michael Moore in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM.

  • Thu 20

    Thomas Jefferson and John Adams: An All-American Friendship

    August 20 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Bayne Center at Historic Christ Church VA, United States

    Nationally acclaimed historian and Monticello President & CEO Dr. Jane Kamensky explores the relationship between two of America's most important founders. A leading historian of early America and the United […]

  • Tue 25

    The History of Virginia Oyster Aquaculture – Callie Robinson

    August 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tides of History Speaker Series
    The Tides Inn's Osprey Room 480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, United States

    Join us for our Speaker Series, "The History of Virginia Oyster Aquaculture" with Callie Robinson in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM.

  • September 2026

  • Tue 8

    The Reality of Pocahontas / European Interaction with Native Americans – Captain Tom

    September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tides of History Speaker Series
    The Tides Inn's Osprey Room 480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, United States

    Join us for our Speaker Series, "The Reality of Pocahontas / European Interaction with Native Americans" with Captain Tom in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM.

  • Tue 22

    The History of Buyboats, Their Job and Impact – Micheal Sheffield

    September 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tides of History Speaker Series
    The Tides Inn's Osprey Room 480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, United States

    Join us for our Speaker Series, "The History of Buyboats, Their Job and Impact" with Michael Sheffield in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM.

  • October 2026

  • Tue 6

    The History of Steamboats – Owen Lanier (The Steamboat Museum)

    October 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tides of History Speaker Series
    The Tides Inn's Osprey Room 480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, United States

    Join us for our Speaker Series, "The History of Steamboats" with Owen Lanier in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM.

  • Sun 11

    John H. Hunt II Chesapeake History Forum

    October 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Bayne Center at Historic Christ Church VA, United States

    Amy Stallings presents. Tickets required. 

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