250 Events

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • African American History Walking Tour

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

      Experience the Waterford National Historic Landmark on a guided historic walking tour!  In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a National Historic Landmark. […]

    $20

  • Pine Needle Coiled Baskets

    Create a beautiful, functional coiled basket using pine needles from the eastern U.S. Learn to collect, prepare, and store needles, explore stitching techniques, and add embellishments like beads. No experience needed; all materials provided.

    $230

  • Intro to Weaving on the Warp Weighted Loom: Mug Rugs

    Explore one of the oldest weaving techniques in this hands-on class using a warp weighted loom. Learn about its Viking-age history and regional styles while weaving your own set of mug rugs. No experience needed.

    $260

  • Fundamentals of Tablet Weaving

    Discover the ancient art of tablet weaving, a technique using square cards to create colorful, patterned bands. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of warping, weaving, and how patterns emerge, with a brief look at historical uses

    $245

  • Introduction Stone Carving: Relief and Letter Carving

    Learn traditional stone carving using hand tools through guided exercises with the three main chisels. Students will create a simple relief carving in limestone, then explore letter design and carve one or more letters in soapstone. Each student will leave with a finished carved stone featuring both a relief and lettering.

    $240

  • Distaff Spinning with Suspended Spindle

    Discover the ancient art of suspended spinning as practiced in Nordic culture during the Viking Age. Learn the history, symbolism, and tools of distaff spinning, then try your hand at preparing fiber and practicing spinning techniques. Beginners and history enthusiasts alike will enjoy this unique hands-on experience.

    $185

  • Waterford Through Their Eyes: Black Families Experiences in the Landmark from the late Revolutionary era through the mid-20th Century

    Join local historians Bronwen and John Souders- authors of A Rock in a Weary Land, a Shelter in a Time of Storm: African-American Experience in Waterford, Virginia- in a discussion about the experiences and family stories of Black residents in Waterford from the late Revolutionary era through the mid-20th century, and their experiences diving into […]

  • African American History Walking Tour

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

      Experience the Waterford National Historic Landmark on a guided historic walking tour!  In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a National Historic Landmark. […]

    $20

  • Waterford on the Rocks: Pub Trivia Night

    Join us for the Waterford on the Rocks Cocktail Series! An evening of laughter and friendly competition awaits at the Second Annual Pub Trivia Night. Gather your friends and put […]

    $60

  • Women’s History Walking Tour

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

      Experience the Waterford National Historic Landmark on a guided historic walking tour!  In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a National Historic Landmark. […]

    $20

  • Architecture Walking Tour

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

      Experience the Waterford National Historic Landmark on a guided historic walking tour!  In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a National Historic Landmark. […]

    $20

  • Waterford Open House

    Have you ever wandered by the Second Street School or the Waterford Mill and wanted to learn more? Now's your chance! Come take a step back in time and immerse […]

    Free!