Courses

Ever wonder who stays awake while you sleep? Meet some of Maymont's nighttime residents and learn about their nocturnal adaptations through experiments, games, and a hike of the grounds! Owls, bats, frogs and many other creatures of the dark will help shed some light onto their mysterious ways. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The terrain includes hills and flat areas. Note: the new refund policy applies.

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Friday, Nov 20, Maymont

Join us at Agecroft and enjoy this one-hour guided house museum tour with emphasis on 16th century English Christmas traditions. You'll also have time on your own for garden exploration. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Fri, Dec 4, Agecroft Hall

Pate Au Choux is delightful and easy, whether sweet or savory! Learn the ins and outs of making and baking Choux Dough from scratch! We will make classic Cream Puffs, Delicious Ecliars, and savory cheesy Gougeres! Class may run over/under the allotted time. Offered twice; please register for only one session. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Thursday, Nov 12, Kitchen Classroom

Come explore Shalom Farms at its Northside location. This guided tour will include a short presentation on Shalom's mission, food justice, and how Shalom approaches distribution, programming, and community engagement. An experienced guide will then walk folks around the farm to look at what's in season, talk about Certified Naturally Grown growing practices, and taste some yummy summer vegetables.

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Join Diane, Maggie, and the Kitchen Classroom to try six pairings perfect for your Holiday tables. The pairings will be cheese-focused but not exclusively limited to cheese. Class may run over/under the allotted time. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Thursday, Dec 10, The Kitchen Classroom

Have you ever tried a wine and been unsure if the wine was bad or just not to your taste? This class can help! Explore the undesirable flavors in wine, often caused by mishandling, misstorage, over-aging, or production issues. We will taste the same wine side-by-side with an altered version of the wine, to learn about common off-flavors and what causes them. Class may run over/under the allotted time. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Thursday, Nov 5, The Kitchen Classroom

In this era of increasing polarization, distinguishing fact from fiction has become ever more difficult, contributing to both declining trust in institutions and growing public fatigue with civic discourse. Featuring guest speakers from higher education and the local media, this session will examine how facts are established, evaluated, and communicated, and how information spreads throughout society.

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Wenesday, Nov 4, Independence Golf Club

Maymont's engaging educators will lead you through the Dooley's Gilded Age home, resplendently decorated for the holiday season. Offered twice; please register for only one session. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Tues, Dec 8, Maymont Mansion
Tues, Dec 15, Maymont Mansion

During the Civil War, disease was the deadliest foe, but medical science grew as surgeons and nurses on and off the battlefield acquired knowledge. This interactive program examines the reasons behind the prevalence of disease and then explores field surgery, ending with a mock amputation. Following the program, participants will visit the collection's examination room to see artifacts associated with Civil War medicine. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Wednesday, Nov 11, American Civil War Museum: Tredegar Iron Works

Take a curator-led walking tour of Court End and Capitol Square with Christina K. Vida, the Valentine's Elise H. Wright Curator of General Collections. As we visit landmarks along the way, learn about Christina's new research into the lives of Richmonders who sought their own form of liberty in the Revolutionary period. Hear stories of Tories, free Black Richmonders, enslaved workers, and others featured in the Valentine's exhibit Dissent! Liberty & Loyalty in Early Richmond. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Monday, Nov 9, Valentine Museum