Upcoming Events & Activities
GUIDED BUS TOUR of WADE HAMPTON'S "GREAT BEEFSTEAK RAID"
Saturday, September 11, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
This event will be guided by Scott Mauger, local historian and authority on the Raid. His research provides fascinating anecdotes and information about the Raid and the people it affected. Tickets sold in advance only: $30/ lunch included. Meet at the Center 8:45 AM.
THE "GREAT BEEFSTEAK RAID" COMMEMORATIVE STEAK DINNER
Wednesday, September 15, 4:00 PM
A complete steak dinner prepared by the Disputanta Ruritan Club. Social hour begins at 4:00 PM; Dinner served from 5:00-6:00 PM. Reenactors, special music, and games of the period for the children. The Heritage Center will also be open for tours. Tickets in advance only: $25. Free hotdogs for children under 12.
Scott Memorial Park
6680 Courthouse Road
Prince George, Virginia 23875
PGCHS ANNUAL MEETING
SERGEANT GEORGE D. SHADBURNE'S ROLE in the "GREAT BEEFSTEAK RAID"...Fact or Fiction?
Tuesday, September 21, 6:45 PM Program, 7:00 PM
Randolph (Randy) Watkins, Park Ranger, National Park Service
Who was George Shadburne and what was his role in the beefstead raid? Randy presents this question in a way to interest everyone. A reception will follow the talk.
TAVERNS and ORDINARIES: A LOOK INSIDE
Thursday, November 4, 7:00 PM
The newest exhibition at the Center opens with a lecture by Dr. Chris Stevenson who directed the three archaeological field schools at the Golden Ball Tavern site in Petersburg. The Heritage Center was one of the five collaborators in this project. Many of the Golden Ball artifacts and information from that project will be presented as well as research results from other tavern sites throughout the Prince George region. A reception will follow the ribbon cutting.
NEWSLETTER
Past Events & Activities
RIBBON CUTTING for
"Prince George to Pasadena: Twenty Years of "Amazin' Mazza"
Sunday, June 6 1:00 PM
The newest exhibition at the Center celebrates a remarkable twenty year history of music students and their leader, John V. Mazza. Special guests for opening day will be the Mazza family and former students of Mr. Mazza. All galleries will be open. Reception on the lawn.
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
Monday, May 31 10:00 AM Center Lawn
A true community event with special music by County students, colors presentation by JROTC cadets, as well as local Scout and military presence, make this County tradition very meaningful for all who attend. County officials will end the observance by reading the names of those County citizens who have given their lives in the service of their country.
COFEE HOUSE
Thursday, May 27 6:00-9:00 PM Center Galleries and Lawn
Art exhibitions, music, and recitations performed by the students at Prince George High School and Richard Bland College.
TREASURES OF "JORDAN'S POINT'
Notable archaeologist Mr. Taft Kiser speaks about the treasures of "Jordan on the James"
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH EXHIBITION
Women's contributions to the community
March 13 - April 18, 2010
AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAILBLAZERS
Dr. Tameka Hobbs of the Library of Virginia presents the 2010 African American Trailblazers in Virginia History
Saturday, February 27, 2010
WITH PAINTBRUSH &SHOVEL
Restoring the Forgotten Garden
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
TOYS OF YESTERYEAR
Toys from the Past
December thru Jan 3, 2010
FIRST ANNUAL GREAT BEEFSTEAK RAID DINNER
Commemorative Steak Dinner
Scott Park, Prince George
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
MEMORIAL DAY ADDRESS 2009
Memorial Day Observance
On the Lawn
Courthouse Square
Monday, May 25, 2009
TREE LIGHTING and SANTA's ARRIVAL
2nd Floor, Regional Heritage Center
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
7:00 pm
THE GOLDEN BALL TAVERN: Early Prince George Archaeology
2nd Floor, Regional Heritage Center
Dr. Chris Stevenson of the VA Dept of Historic Resources heads up this collaborative project with PGCHS, Historic Petersburg Foundation & Richard Bland College. He shared pictures and artifacts of this very important regional effort which has yielded valuable information about three cultures of early Prince George.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
7:00 pm
OBSERVANCE of ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH
Archeology Month Observance at a Prince George Indian site
Please call the Regional Heritage Center if you can volunteer to dig
Saturday, November 15, 2008
9:00 am-4:00 pm
HERITAGE WEEKEND
The entire weekend is devoted to the grand opening of the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center
Ribbon cutting at noon on Saturday
Sat & Sun, November 8 & 9, 2008
Noon - 4:00 (both days)
