Special traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the unique and essential people, events and sites in Virginia that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. Dates: June 22 - August 3 from 10 - 4PM except Sunday's 1 - 4PM.
Come see the “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation” Traveling Exhibit at the Essex County Museum, on display June 25 – August 1, 2026. Step into Virginia’s Revolutionary story and experience the people, events, and ideas that helped shape a nation—just in time for America’s 250th anniversary. Open to the public during […]
Stock up on great reads at Dee’s Attic Bookstore’s Summer Book Sale, running June 27 through August 1 at Lancaster Community Library. Browse a wide selection of children’s books, fiction, nonfiction, history, magazines, CDs, and more. Don’t miss the $5 Bag Sale from July 27 through August 1. Can’t make it to the sale? Shop […]
Lancaster Community Library invites children and families to join the 2026 Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story,” running July 1 through July 23. This fun-filled summer schedule includes Babygarten, storytimes, STEAM activities, family programs, special performances, crafts, and reading adventures for a variety of ages. Events take place at Lancaster Community […]
Teens are invited to join the LCL Teen Center Summer Reading Program: “Unearth a Story!” This summer, rising grades 6–12 can read books, earn raffle tickets, and take part in fun Teen Center programs including PC builds, Open Mic Night, painting portraits, a Scavenger Hunt, LEGO builds, and more. The Summer Reading Raffle Challenge runs […]
Artist/Instructor: Robert Placky Location: The Hayden Building - Dreamfields Date: July 20 – July 24, 2026 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 10 and up
Lancaster Players is excited to introduce a new addition to its summer Youth Theatre Programs: “Threads of Us: Weaving Our Stories.” This five-day storytelling workshop (July 20–24) invites young people ages 12–18 to explore the timeless art of storytelling. Guided by creator and teaching artist Rema Keen, participants will gather stories, write scripts, and collaborate […]
Teens are invited to join the LCL Teen Center Scavenger Hunt on Friday, July 24, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Kilmarnock Town Centre Park. Get ready for an afternoon of mystery, teamwork, hidden treasures, and fun prizes. This event is part of Lancaster Community Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story.” For more […]
Line Dancing, Circle Dancing, and Hip Hop Dancing will be taught on select Fridays from 4-5 PM. A different dance move will be taught at each session by local instructor […]
Enjoy a lively progressive party in Tappahannock’s Historic District! On select Friday nights, Date Night in Tappahannock pairs art, wine, and dining specials for a fun, social evening. Stroll between venues, sip handpicked wines, savor exclusive menu deals, and explore the latest TAG art exhibit. Whether it’s a romantic night out or a chance to […]
The Tappahannock Artists Guild is proud to present At the Table, an extraordinary exhibition opening July 24 featuring the powerful work of artists Zsudayka Nzinga and James Stephen Terrell. Together, these two nationally recognized artists invite us to gather at the table—where history, memory, spirituality, family, labor, and human connection intersect. Zsudayka Nzinga’s research-based work […]
An Evening with Rachel Beanland, Author of The Half Life What happens when the life you chose starts to feel like a cage? When twenty-three-year-old Eileen O'Malley falls for a charming naval officer, she finds herself following him to the tiny, sun-drenched Mediterranean island of La Maddalena — far from everything she's ever known. But […]