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  • 01/01/2010 - 12/28/2012

    Uptown Coffee Cafe brings live music to town on Friday nights!

    Lunenburg

    On most Friday's in the quaint town of Victoria VA,cars line the street for Friday night music at Uptown Coffee Cafe. Music styles vary every Friday. Musicians from all over Va and other states have …

    1812 Main Street , Victoria, Virginia 23974
    Lunenburg
  • 10/22/2011 - 10/22/2011

    Powhatan's Festival of the Grape

    Powhatan

    Experience the excellence of 25 Virginia wineries at the annual Festival of the Grape at Powhatan's Historic Courthouse Square. A festival for family fun, tastings of Virginia's finest wines, del…

    3880 Old Buckingham Road , Powhatan, Virginia 23139
    Powhatan
  • 11/09/2011 - 11/09/2011

    "Letters and Diaries of the War" Civil War Conversation

    Appomattox

    Every second Wednesday of the month in 2011, the Museum of the Confederacy and the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park are partnering to bring the Civil War Sesquicentennial to Appomatt…

    , Appomattox, Virginia 24522
    Appomattox
  • 11/11/2011 - 11/11/2011

    Holiday Extravaganza...Shopping With A Cause

    Prince Edward

    Holiday Extravaganza...Shopping With A Cause, benefits STEPS Inc., a local not for profit organization that trains and employs persons with diverse abilities. Holiday Extravaganza opens of Friday even…

    100 Industrial Park Road , Farmville, Virginia 23901
    Prince Edward
  • 11/11/2011 - 11/12/2011

    Civil War 150 Legacy Project-Halifax County

    Halifax

    This project is to identify and locate original source materials in Virginia that are related to the Civil War and emancipation. Materials may include letters, memoirs, pension materials, military pas…

    , South Boston, Virginia 24592
    Halifax
  • 11/12/2011 - 11/12/2011

    Holiday Living Show

    Halifax

    Wonderful crafts, holiday decorations, gifts, food and more. This is an annual event sponsored by the Business Women's Association of Halifax County and the Halifax County High Sch…

    Old Halifax Rd. , South Boston, Virginia 24592
    Halifax
  • 11/16/2011 - 11/16/2011

    Shriner's Seafood Festival

    Mecklenburg

    Enjoy seafood, music and fun with the South Hill Shrine Club at this annual festival.…

    Country Lane , South Hill, Virginia 23970
    Mecklenburg
  • 11/19/2011 - 11/19/2011

    Fall Foliage House Tours/Thomas Day & Cosby Houses

    Halifax

    Walk where Thomas Day made his furniture, and into houses where he personally designed and supervised the constuction of his expressive and unique architectual elements. Walk around and in the buildin…

    , South Boston, Virginia 24592
    Halifax
  • 11/19/2011 - 11/20/2011

    South Hill Holiday Bazaar

    Mecklenburg

    Holiday gift ideas, baked goods, food, fun and more.…

    Country Lane , South Hill, Virginia 23970
    Mecklenburg
  • 11/23/2011 - 11/25/2011

    Decadent Thanksgiving Feast at Cooper's Landing Inn

    Mecklenburg

    Thanksgiving at Cooper's Landing. Let us take the work out of this year's Holiday season... Join us for a decadent Thanksgiving Feast. We will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal with gou…

    801 Virginia Avenue , Clarksville, Virginia 23927
    Mecklenburg
  • 11/26/2011 - 12/31/2011

    Annual Running of the Trains

    Nottoway

    Starting over 15 years ago on a 4 X 8 foot train table with a couple loops of track, Bobby and Lynn Daniels (the owners of Bevells Hardware Store) have created one of the East Coast's Premier Model Tr…

    , Blackstone, Virginia 23824
    Nottoway
  • 12/01/2011 - 01/04/2012

    Toyland at The Depot

    Mecklenburg

    South Hill Rings in Christmas with Toyland at the Depot. Visit the model railroad and Virginia S. Evans Doll museums that have been turned into a winter wonderland.…

    201S. Mecklenburg Ave. , South Hill, Virginia 23970
    Mecklenburg
  • 12/01/2011 - 12/01/2011

    Tell Santa at the Chamber Depot

    Mecklenburg

    Tell Santa Claus your holiday wish list at the South Hill Chamber of Commerce Depot Building in South Hill, VA. Free photos with Santa and small gifts for children ages 12 and under.…

    201 S. Mecklenburg Ave , South HIll, Virginia 23970
    Mecklenburg
  • 12/03/2011 - 12/03/2011

    Christmas Choir Sing

    Mecklenburg

    Join in the celebration of Christmas with performances from many local and area church and community choirs. It will be an evening great for the whole family to enjoy the season of joy and giving.…

    , South Hill, Virginia 23970
    Mecklenburg
  • 12/03/2011 - 12/03/2011

    Alberta Christmas Parade

    Brunswick

    Alberta Annual Christmas Parade starts at Old School Park and continues down 2nd. st. When parade ends everyone will gather at Town Square to meet Santa for refeshments, Christmas carols and door priz…

    136W. 1st. , Alberta, Virginia 23821
    Brunswick
  • 12/03/2011 - 12/03/2011

    Christmas Bazaar

    Mecklenburg

    MacCallum More Museum & Gardens sponsors the annual Christmas Bazaar at the Estes Community Center in downtown Chae City, VA.   There will be vendors with gift and holiday items, baked g…

    , Chase City, Virginia 23924
    Mecklenburg
  • 12/03/2011 - 12/03/2011

    The Santa Claus Train

    Buckingham

    Don't miss this opportunity to join Santa Claus for a special Christmas time train ride! As the train journeys through the Buckingham County countryside, Santa will pass through the decorated train an…

    , Dillwyn, Virginia 23926
    Buckingham
  • 12/03/2011 - 12/03/2011

    The Farmville Christmas Show

    Prince Edward

    32nd Annual Farmville Christmas Show. Get ready for some last minute Christmas shopping at The Farmville Christmas Show. Homemade crafts as well as select retail items will be featured at this one da…

    100 Industrial Park Road , Farmville, Virginia 23901
    Prince Edward
  • 12/03/2011 - 12/03/2011

    South Boston Christmas Parade

    Halifax

    2011 Christmas Parade Theme - to be announced July 1…

    Main St. , South Boston, Virginia 24592
    Halifax
  • 12/04/2011 - 12/04/2011

    Community of Candles - An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Historic Appomattox

    Appomattox

    Enjoy an afternoon of Christmas celebration in Historic Downtown Appomattox. Activities will include live music, pictures with Santa, Carriage rides, food and shopping. The Appomattox Christmas parade…

    214 Main Street , Appomattox, Virginia 24522
    Appomattox
  • 12/04/2011 - 12/04/2011

    South Hill Chamber of Commerce Peebles Christmas Parade

    Mecklenburg

    A grand parade of floats, classic cars, bands, beauty pageant winners, sports champions and, of course, Santa arrives.…

    West Danville Street , South Hill, Virginia 23970
    Mecklenburg
  • 12/09/2011 - 12/09/2011

    Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    Mecklenburg

    Celebrate the holidays with a special performance by our Colonial Actors Theatre Society. It will be a wonderful season event for adults and children.…

    , South Hill, Virginia 23970
    Mecklenburg
  • 12/14/2011 - 12/14/2011

    "Christmas Traditions" Civil War Conversation

    Appomattox

    Every second Wednesday of the month in 2011, the Museum of the Confederacy and the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park are partnering to bring the Civil War Sesquicentennial to Appomatt…

    , Appomattox, Virginia 24522
    Appomattox
  • 12/31/2011 - 01/01/2012

    New Year's Eve Celebration at Cooper's Landing Inn

    Mecklenburg

    Ring in the New Year with a special celebration at Cooper’s Landing Inn & Traveler’s Tavern. There will be two seatings: 5pm & 9pm. Each seating will consist of a passed hors d'oeuvre…

    801 Virginia Avenue , Clarksville, Virginia 23927
    Mecklenburg
  • 01/11/2012 - 01/11/2012

    "Lincoln and McClellan" Civil War Conversation

    Appomattox

    Every second Wednesday of the month, the Museum of the Confederacy and the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park are partnering to bring the Civil War Sesquicentennial to Appomattox. Each…

    , Appomattox, Virginia 24522
    Appomattox
  • 01/24/2012 - 01/24/2012

    Annual Ghost Watch at Centre Hill Museum

    Petersburg City

      According to the accounts from residents of this landmark house, every January 24 at 7:30 pm a regiment of soldiers, presumably Civil War, makes their presence known at the mansion. Legend st…

    1 Centre Hill Ave. , Petersburg, Virginia 23803
    Petersburg City
  • 03/31/2012 - 03/31/2012

    Grand Opening of the Museum of the Confederacy, Appomattox

    Appomattox

    The Grand Opening of The Museum of the Confederacy-Appomattox will take place on March 31, 2012. More details to follow. Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM…

    , Appomattox, Virginia 24522
    Appomattox
  • 04/08/2012 - 04/12/2012

    Appomattox Anniversary Week Programs

    Appomattox

    Join park rangers for a variety of special guided tours and talks. Each day will feature different themes and topics. A detailed schedule will be posted on the park website. Hours: 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM…

    , Appomattox, Virginia 24522
    Appomattox
  • 04/14/2012 - 04/15/2012

    Appomattox Anniversary Living History Weekend

    Appomattox

    During this weekend you can learn about how soldiers lived, the shelters they used (when they had them), their food, their weapons, how they marched, drilled, and kept prepared to meet the demands of …

    , Appomattox, Virginia 24522
    Appomattox
  • 04/21/2012 - 04/22/2012

    21st Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg

    Petersburg City

    The 21st annual Revolutionary War Reenactment of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg will take place at Battersea to commemorate that battle which was part of America's fight for it's independence. There …

    1289 Upper Appomattox St. , Petersburg, Virginia 23803
    Petersburg City
  • 05/19/2012 - 05/19/2012

    SpringFest

    Mecklenburg

    SpringFest is an annual street festival celebrating the arrival of spring & anticipating summer. Arts & crafts vendors as well as local merchants & organizations line the festival area di…

    Brook Ave and Main St. , South Hill, Virginia 23970
    Mecklenburg
  • 10/13/2012 - 10/13/2012

    Taste of Brunswick Festival & Cook-Off

    Brunswick

    Arts and crafts, kids rides,Barrel train rides, corn crib, wagon rides,stage coach rides,huge car show,Antique tractor show, live Bluegrass bands all day, World Championship Brunswick Stew cook-off w/…

    100 campus Drive , Alberta, Virginia 23821
    Brunswick
  • 12/01/2012 - 12/02/2012

    Centre Hill's Annual Holiday Open House

    Petersburg City

    Centre Hill Museum's holiday open house will be heldon December 1st and 2nd, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Seasonal holiday decorations and local entertainment will be featured. TheMuseum's gift shop wi…

    , Petersburg, Virginia 23803
    Petersburg City