Historic Christ Church-2009 Calendar of Events

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All Events are Free and Open to the Public Unless Noted

March 16, 18, 23-26: Spring Training Annual spring training for volunteers. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Opportunities still available. Contact Foundation office for more information. Call 804.438.6855 or info@christchurch1735.org

March 19-April 21: 4th-Grade Northern Neck History Fair Exhibition Exhibits and essays from the 2010 4th-Grade Northern Neck History Fair on display at Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery, Main Street, Kilmarnock, March 19-March 30, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On display at Historic Christ Church March 31-April 21, Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Foundation for Historic Christ Church, Bank of Lancaster, Bay Trust, and Rappahannock Art League Studio Gallery.

Exhibits from 2003 4th-Grade Northern Neck History Fair

April 1: Spring Opening Carter Museum and Reception Center. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Guided Tours of 1735 church. New Museum Exhibitions. Come see the new Digital Interactive exhibitions on the history of Christ Church and the Church of England. Gift Shop Favorites.

April 25: Kirkin of the Tartan Traditional Scottish blessing & celebration. Full tartan/Scottish church service. Bagpipes, drums, & marching parade. 12:30 p.m.

May 20: Annual Meeting 52nd Annual Meeting of the Foundation for Historic Christ Church. 11:00 a.m. Boxed lunch on the lawn. Reservations required. Contact Foundation office for more information. Call 804.438.6855 or info@christchurch1735.org

May 31: Memorial Day Service Sponsored by the Retired Military Officers Association of America and the American Legion. 11:30 a.m.

Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band at Kirkin of the Tartan

June 6-September 5: Summer Services in Historic Christ Church Sundays 8:00 a.m. Offered by Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock.

July 10: Ice Cream Social on "Second Saturday" at Historic Christ Church Family fun with tasty ice cream treats in a historic setting. Colonial games and crafts. Church tours and museum exhibitions. Children of all ages welcome. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

July 22: "Hands-On History Day" at Historic Christ Church Explore the history of colonial Virginia through hands-on activities with archaeology, eighteenth-century brickmaking, grave rubbings, and other exciting lessons. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ages 6-12. Free event with lunch provided for all participants. Registration required. Call 804.438.6855 or rteagle@christchurch1735.org.

August 14: "Second Saturday" at Historic Christ Church Family fun with colonial games and crafts. Lemonade and cookies. Church tours and museum exhibitions. Children of all ages welcome. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Writing with quill pens at Second Saturday

Volunteers gather at Westover parish church in Charles City County, Virginia during a continuing education trip

October 3: Fall Concert & Reception at Historic Christ Church. More information on performers and tickets TBA.

October 5, 12 and 19: Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning Course at Historic Christ Church "Church, State and Religious Freedom in Colonial Virginia" 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. For more information, contact the RILL office at 804.333.6707 or sdrotleff@rappahannock.edu

October TBA: Volunteer Job Fair Come discover the joys of volunteer life at Historic Christ Church. Learn about all the exciting areas in which you can serve to help sustain this unique cultural and historic resource. 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

December 6: "The Holly & The Ivy" Celebrate the season at Historic Christ Church with traditional songs, carols, and music. Join in this seasonal songfest in the beautifully "greened" church. 3:00 p.m.

Singing carols in the church during the Christmas season