Hanover County Historical Society

08/10/2026

Voices Of Freedom Tour coming up this weekend on August 15th.

1. Slash Christian Church (9:00–11:00 AM) Meet the Reverend Patrick Henry (Patrick Henry’s Uncle)

2. Historic Polegreen Church (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) Meet Samuel Davies

3. Brown Grove Baptist Church (11:00 AM–1:00 PM) Meet John Jasper

4. Old Chapel at Randolph-Macon College (12:00–2:00 PM) Meet George Mason

5. Patrick Henry's Scotchtown (1:00–3:00 PM) Meet Dolly Madison

6. The Fork Church, St. Martin's Parish (2:00–4:00 PM) Meet Thomas Jefferson and celebrate Fork’s 300th Birthday with refreshments, tours of the historic church and graveyard, and talk all things genealogy with Carol Beam, a descendant of the first Rector of St Martin’s Parish.

When: August 15th, 2026 Duration: Full day tour with flexible 2-hour window at each stop Tour Hours: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM Total Driving Distance: 45-50 miles Number of Stops: 6 As America celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, Virginia commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of...

08/05/2026

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07/29/2026

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07/05/2026

Dan Boyer interviews author Jon Kukla at a live event in the Bradley Theater at Hanover Tavern. The event, celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary, was presented by The Hanover County Historical Society in partnership with the Hanover Tavern Foundation in Hanover, Virginia on June 28, 2026. Hear about the Virginia Declaration of Rights & Religious Freedom and the Constitution of Virginia which would influence documents penned by Thomas Jefferson as well as other state constitutions.

Dan Boyer interviews author Jon Kukla at a live event in the Bradle...

07/05/2026

Dan Boyer interviews author Jon Kukla at a live event in the Bradley Theater at Hanover Tavern. The event, celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary, was presented by The Hanover County Historical Society in partnership with the Hanover Tavern Foundation in Hanover, Virginia on June 28, 2026. Hear about the Virginia Declaration of Rights & Religious Freedom and the Constitution of Virginia which would influence documents penned by Thomas Jefferson as well as other state constitutions.

Dan Boyer interviews author Jon Kukla at a live event in the Bradley Theater at Hanover Tavern. The event, celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary, was presented by The Hanover County Historical Society in partnership with the Hanover Tavern Foundation in Hanover, Virginia on June 28, 2026. Hear....

06/22/2026

Still time to get tickets for our event with Dr. Jon Kukla this coming Sunday, 3:00PM, in the Bradley Theater at Hanover Tavern. Tickets are only $5.00. Students may enter the code "student" to get a free ticket.

Come early and eat lunch or have dinner after the program.

Dr. Kukla is BACK by popular demand!

05/16/2026

History and Hops today on the courthouse green. 2:00-6:00. The courthouse and old jail are open.

05/11/2026

History and Hops is back!

The Hanover County Historical Society will be hosting tours of the Old Jail.

Saturday, May 16, 2026
2 PM – 6 PM

https://www.hanovercounty.gov/1655/History-and-Hops

05/11/2026

Somehow tickets for this event were unavailable the last few days. I want to let you know that sales are now back online. Cost is only $5.00 per ticket. Dr. Kukla was wonderful the last time he joined us. This next event promises to be even better! Please join us!

Dr. Kukla is BACK by popular demand!

04/09/2026

Dr. Kukla is back! Get your ticket now to reserve your seat. Tickets are only $5.00. Click the image below.

Dr. Kukla is BACK by popular demand!