05/18/2026
Jeanie Langford is kicking off our 2026 Lunch & Learn Lecture Series THIS Wednesday, May 20th! Come to the American Legion Post 146 from 12-1 PM to listen to her FREE lecture: "Perseverance: The Beacon Theatre Story." Enjoy a lunch from the American Legion or pack your own. Drinks and desserts are provided!
Overview: For 98 years, the Beacon Theatre has been an integral part of the history of Hopewell, Virginia, and the surrounding area. The presentation will cover its construction and rebirth as an entertainment venue. There will be artifacts and ephemera available to view."
Images: Photo of the Beacon Theatre taken by Calder Loth (2021, DHR); photo of the Beacon Theatre ca. 1970 taken by Robert L. Bradley.
Next week on 5/27: Steven C. Smith will give a lecture titled "BAMB Crater: Portal to Nuclear Age."