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February

4	Stories at the Museum Henry's Freedom Box Time: 11:00 am More Information Unknown No Longer Workshop Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm More Information
6	Unknown No Longer Workshop Location: Hampton History Museum Time: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm More Information
9	Stories at the Museum Henry's Freedom Box Time: 5:00 pm More Information See You in Class The Civil War in 1862: A Civil War Sesquicentennial Program By Brig. Gen. John W. Mountcastle (USA, Ret.) (February 9, 16, 23) Time: 5:30–7:00 pm Register online
11	Girl Scout Patch Day - FULL Time: 10 am–12:30 pm More Information
14	A View from the Inside: A Behind the Scenes Tour of the Virginia Historical Society Virginia: Mother of Presidents By William Rasmussen Time: 10:30 am Register online
15	See You on the Bus Washington, D.C.: National Museum of the American Indian Departure: 8:00 am (Members Only) Register online Gallery Walk Slavery in Virginia Time: noon Gallery Walk The Civil Rights Movement in Virginia Time: 6:00 pm
18	Stories at the Museum A Sweet Smell of Roses Time: 11:00 am More Information
21	Unknown No Longer Workshop Location: The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum Time: 7:00-8:30 pm More Information
20	Exhibition Opens End of an Era: The Photography of Jack Jeffers
22	Gallery Walk End of an Era: The Photography of Jack Jeffers Time: noon Unknown No Longer Workshop Location: Staunton Public Library Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. More Information
23	Banner Lecture When the Sun Stood Still: Reflections on the Reverend John Jasper in His Bicentennial Year By Samuel K. Roberts Time: noon Stories at the Museum A Sweet Smell of Roses Time: 5:00 pm More Information
24	Girl Scout Program for Older Girls IPP Blitz Sleepover Time: 6:00 pm More Information
26	Girl Scout Program for Older Girls Women Through Time IPP Time: 1:00–5:30 pm More Information

March

3	Stories at the Museum Ballot Box Battle Time: 11:00 am More Information
7	See You on the Bus Washington, D.C.: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Departure: 8:00 am (Members Only) Register online
8	Stories at the Museum Ballot Box Battle Time: 5:00 pm More Information See You in Class Architectural Literacy for Everyone: From Classical Antiquity to American Traditional By Calder Loth (March 8, 15, 22, and 29) Time: 5:30–6:30 pm Register online
10	Girl Scout Patch Day - FULL Time: 10 am–12:30 pm More Information Girl Scout Try-It and Badge Programs 12:30 pm: "Movers Try-It" 3:00 pm: "Weather Watch Badge" More information
12	Exhibition Opens For the Love of Beauty: The Collections of Lora and Claiborne Robins
13	A View from the Inside: A Behind the Scenes Tour of the Virginia Historical Society Virginia Through Women's Eyes By L. Paige Newman Time: 10:30 am Register online
14	Gallery Walk Black and White Women in the Old South Time: noon
15	Banner Lecture American Emperor: Aaron Burr's Challenge to Jefferson's America By David O. Stewart Time: noon
16	Conference From the Earth: The Environment in Virginia's Past and Future Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Banner Lecture Before It Was Virginia: Setting the Stage By Helen C. Rountree Time: noon
17	Stories at the Museum You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer! Time: 11:00 am More Information
22	Stories at the Museum You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer! Time: 5:00 pm More Information Behind the Scenes Tour at Virginia House Time: 5:30 pm More Information
23	Behind the Scenes Tour at Virginia House Time: 5:30 pm More Information
24	Children’s Corner Book Chat Time: 1:00 pm View PDF announcement
25	Girl Scout Program for Older Girls All About Birds IPP Time: 1:00–5:30 pm More Information
28	Banner Lecture Fighting for America: The Struggle for Mastery in North America, 1519–1871 By Jeremy Black Time: noon

April

4	Gallery Walk For the Love of Beauty: The Art Collection of Lora and Claiborne Robins Time: noon
5	The Stuart G. Christian, Jr., Lecture "Lost in Shangri-La: A Story of Survival and Rescue during World War II" By Mitchell Zuckoff Time: 5:30 More Information on special events for members
7	Stories at the Museum The Negro Speaks of Rivers Time: 11:00 am More Information
12	Banner Lecture Brown's Battleground in Prince Edward County, Virginia By Jill Titus Time: noon Stories at the Museum The Negro Speaks of Rivers Time: 5:00 pm More Information See You In Class Virginia Politics: 2010 - 2012 By Robert Holsworth (April 12, 19, and 26) Time: 5:30–7:00 pm Register online
14	Girl Scout Patch Day Time: 10 am–12:30 pm More Information
15	Girl Scout Program for Older Girls Collecting IPP Time: 1:00–5:30 pm More Information
18	See You on the Bus Appomattox: Museum of the Confederacy - Appomattox and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Departure: 8:00 am (Members Only) Register online Garden Tour at Virginia House Time: 5:00 pm More Information
21	Young Virginia House Naturalist Program One Square in Your Backyard Time: 9:00 am More Information Stories at the Museum Emily Time: 11:00 am More Information Girl Scout Try-It and Badge Programs 12:30 pm: "Plants Try-It" 3:00 pm: "Plants & Animals Badge" More information
26	Stories at the Museum Emily Time: 5:00 pm More Information
28	Garden Party Location: Virginia House Time: 4:00-6:00 pm More Information

May

3	Banner Lecture Lost Communities of Virginia By Terri Fisher Time: noon See You In Class The War of 1812: Two Hundred Years Later By Robert Dunkerly (May 3 and 10) Time: 5:30–7:00 pm Register online Gallery Walk Virginia Flags Time: 6:00 pm
4	A Night at Virginia House Time: 6:00 pm More Information
5	Stories at the Museum Nim and the War Effort Time: 11:00 am More Information
6	Girl Scout Program for Older Girls Plant Life IPP Time: 1:00–5:30 pm More Information
9	See You on the Bus Norfolk: Historic Fort Norfolk and Moses Myers House Departure: 8:00 am (Members Only) Register online
10	Stories at the Museum Nim and the War Effort Time: 5:00 pm More Information
12	Young Virginia House Naturalist Program Flowers Time: 9:00 am More Information Girl Scout Patch Day - FULL Time: 10:00 am–12:30 pm More Information Girl Scout Try-It and Badge Programs 12:30 pm: "Water Everywhere Try-It" 3:00 pm: "Earth Connections Badge" More information
13	Mother's Day Tea and Tour at Virginia House Time: 2:00–4:00 pm More Information
17	The Hazel and Fulton Chauncey Lecture "Lee at His Zenith, 1862–63" By Jeffry D. Wert Time: 5:30 pm More Information on special events for members
19	Stories at the Museum Dumpling Soup Time: 11:00 am More Information
20	Exhibition Opens An Artist’s Story: Civil War Drawings by Edwin Forbes
23	Gallery Walk An Artist's Story: Civil War Drawings by Edwin Forbes Time: noon
24	Stories at the Museum Dumpling Soup Time: 5:00 pm More Information

June

2	Young Virginia House Naturalist Program Trees Time: 9:00 am More Information Girl Scout Try-It and Badge Programs 12:30 pm: "Earth and Sky Try-It" 3:00 pm: "Outdoor Creativity Badge" More information
3	Girl Scout Program for Older Girls Wildlife IPP Time: 1:00–5:30 pm More Information
12	Girl Scout Try-It and Badge Programs 12:30 pm: "Earth and Sky Try-It" 3:00 pm: "Outdoor Creativity Badge" More information
13	See You on the Bus Old Town Alexandria: Lyceum and Sumpter Priddy III, Inc., Gallery Departure: 8:00 am (Members Only) Register online Gallery Walk Virginia Flags Time: noon
14	Banner Lecture The U.S. Marines at Belleau Wood, June 1918 By Patrick Mooney Time: noon
28	Banner Lecture John Randolph of Roanoke By David Johnson Time: noon

July

4	Fourth of July VHS closed
11	Banner Lecture More Important Than Gettysburg: The Seven Days Campaign as a Turning Point By Gary W. Gallagher Time: 5:30 pm
14	Young Virginia House Naturalist Program Insects Time: 9:00 am More Information
23	Junior Ambassador Passport Travels Summer Camp July 23–July 27 Time: 9:00 am–3:00 pm More Information
21	Family Day Open House Time: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
26	Banner Lecture The Queen and the USA: Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee in America By H. Edward Mann Time: noon
30	Young Virginia House Naturalist Summer Camp July 30–August 3 Time: 9:00 am–3:00 pm More Information

August

2	Banner Lecture Edward Coles: Crusade Against Slavery By Bruce G. Carveth Time: noon
4	Young Virginia House Naturalist Program Habitats and Food Time: 9:00 am More Information
6	Diggin' in the Dirt Summer Camp Joint Program with Agecroft Hall August 6–August 10 Time: 9:00 am–3:00 pm More Information

September

5	Garden Tour at Virginia House Time: 5:00 pm More Information
6	Behind the Scenes Tour at Virginia Time: 5:30 pm More Information
7	Behind the Scenes Tour at Virginia Time: noon More Information
8	Young Virginia House Naturalist Program Clouds and Weather Time: 9:00 am More Information

October

8	Young Virginia House Naturalist Program Birds Time: 9:00 am More Information

November

10	Young Virginia House Naturalist Program Other Animals in Your Backyard Time: 9:00 am More Information

December

7	Holiday Tea Time: 2:00–4:00 pm More Information
8	Gingerbread Tea Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm More Information
9	Gingerbread Tea Time: 2:00–4:00 pm More Information
14	Holiday Tea Time: 2:00–4:00 pm More Information
15	Gingerbread Tea For families with children 5 years old and under Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm More Information

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