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2010 Events Calendar

Mark your calendar now for our exciting line up of events this year! Updated! Click the image to download a PDF of our 2010 Events Calendar.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

July 16 through August 7

As part of our Leisure and Learning Series - Life on the Lawn., we are very excited to partner with Sycamore Rouge to present this event FREE to the public!

Shows are scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm. Battersea's gates will open at 6:30pm so you can bring your picnic dinner, blankets and chairs to enjoy an evening on the Lawn!

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on the grounds.

Proceeds will benefit the Securing Battersea: Capital Campaign 2010/2011

Petersburg Friday for the Arts!

Friday, August 13, 2010, 7:30pm

Details of Battersea Photography Exhibition
Battersea Foundation - 21 Bollingbrook Street

Spending time in and around a historic building reveals more and more before your eyes the longer you look. Susan Reed, who records and restores historic buildings with Commonwealth Architects in Richmond, has turned her lens toward the details of Battersea. From unique design elements and oddly elegant peeling paint, to the play of shadows on stucco and mundane objects in moments of unintentional beauty, this group of photographs takes you on an up-close tour. Come see the show then go find the details in person at Battersea!

Proceeds will benefit the Securing Battersea: Capital Campaign 2010/2011

"Stars" and Stripes

Thursday, August 26, 2010

This exciting summer evening will begin with a bold and inspiring performance of patriotic favorites by the Fort Lee Army band on the Battersea lawn. As night falls, attendees will enjoy a talk on the adventure and romance of 18th century navigation and astronomy. Attendees will then be able to engage in a bit of stargazing of their own with a series of telescopes set up and manned by the Richmond Astronomical Society.

7:45 - Grounds are open to the public
8:30 - Fort Lee Army Band Concert
9:45 - Astronomy Lecture and Stargazing Opportunity (weather permitting)

Demolition Coffee will have a catering tent open with savory snacks, refreshing drinks and delicious desserts available for purchase.

Proceeds will benefit the Securing Battersea: Capital Campaign 2010/2011

3rd Annual Antiques Jamboree and Appraisal Fair

September 17-19, 2010

This year Battersea will host over 25 of the most respected dealers from all over the U.S., featuring a superior selection of American and European 18th and 19th century antiques; dealers will be set up within the house and on the lawn. The weekend will open with a reception and early showing by dealers on Friday evening; the show and annual Appraisal Fair will be open begin on Saturday, and continue through Sunday afternoon.

Friday - September 17th 6-9pm Saturday - September 18th 10-6pm Sunday - September 19th 11-4pm

Admission remains $5 per person or $10 a person for those with items to be appraised ($10 includes price of admission and appraisals). Dealer inquiries are encouraged. For more information call (804) 462-6190.

Focus on the Decorative Arts and Material Culture

Evening Lecture and Reception, Thursday September 23rd

As part of our Leisure and Learning Series - Life on the Lawn., Dennis J. Pogue, Associate Director of Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens will speak on the subject of early American greenhouses, focusing on their function in support of ambitious formal gardening, as well as their place as high status markers of gentility. Examples of the few surviving greenhouses in the Chesapeake dating to the 18th and early 19th centuries will be presented, particularly highlighting the greenhouse at Battersea.

Annual Members Reception and Vanguard Award

November 3

Holiday Open House

December 5

Leisure and Learning Series - Life on the Lawn

This on-going series will feature seminars, lectures and forums. Click here for more information.

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