Henricus Historical Park Temporarily Closed for Filming

Henricus Historical Park will be closed from October 3-18 for the filming of "To Have and To Hold." During this time the Dutch Gap trails will be open; however, the James River Bluff and floating dock will be closed. All parking will be in the overflow parking lot adjacent to the paved lot. School of the Musketeer will take place as scheduled on October 7-9. All previously scheduled school field trips will take place as planned. For more information, please visit www.henricus.org.

Henricus Historical Park Celebrates Successful 400th Commemoration

Henricus Historical Park would like to thank the event participants and visitors for making Publick Days and the site’s 400th commemoration a success. The weekend kicked-off with the arrival of Godspeed from Jamestown Settlement with remarks by representatives of the Virginia House of Delegates; Chesterfield and Henrico Counties; the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation; Daughters of the American Revolution and the Chickahominy Indian Tribe. Despite rainy conditions, nearly 4,000 people enjoyed the weekend’s family-friendly activities ranging from musket and cannon firing demonstrations to Virginia Indian songs and dance. Through today, school groups will participate in guided tours of the Godspeed and colonial and Virginia Indian settlements. Henricus would like to thank the more than 100 living history interpreters, dozens of volunteers, sponsors and donors, Board of Trustees and dedicated staff for creating a memorable, educational and entertaining event.

Preparations at Henricus Kept Site Safe From Hurricane Irene

Staff at Henricus Historical Park worked furiously last week to protect the site from Hurricane Irene. With Publick Days and the site’s 400th anniversary only weeks away, protecting the grounds, structures and artifacts were of high concern. In preparation, artifacts were removed from all buildings and stored in the education center. Tarps were placed over three Yehakins (or longhouses) in the Virginia Indian site and secured to the ground with stakes. The site’s cannon was moved to a protected location. Hard work by the staff paid off with the Yehakins unharmed and only minor damage from a fallen tree incurred to the tobacco barn. Chesterfield County removed the tree on Monday. Many thanks to the Henricus staff for their hard work preparing for Hurricane Irene!