this week in Oregon Hill

Byrd House Market; Story Time In the Library; History Hounds Explore Oregon Hill; Highlights Of Hollywood Cemetery Sunday walking tour; MORE…

Byrd House Market

Tue May 13 3:30 pm
Veggies, crafts, bread, and more! Every Tuesday, rain or shine.
http://byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com/

Story Time In the Library

Tue May 13 10:00 am
Mary West delights toddlers and pre-school age kids with her engaging story telling and often has us all moving our cabooses! Tuesdays from 10 -10:30AM at the Grace Arents Free Library
http://www.wbch.org/go/programs/library/
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry Street Richmond, Virginia 23220
Phone: 804-643-2717 Fax: 804-225-0297

History Hounds Explore Oregon Hill

Sat May 17 10:00 am
Bring your pooch, and join your guide and a representative from Richmond’s SPCA for this fun way to explore some of Richmond’s neighborhoods. Dogs must be current with their shots, mix well with other dogs and remain on their leash for the tour. Owners are asked to bring water and are responsible for cleaning up after their dog. The SPCA will provide clean up bags. Cost is $10. Reservations are required.
TIME: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Meet your guide at the corner of Laurel and Idlewood Streets.
http://www.richmondhistorycenter.com

Highlights Of Hollywood Cemetery Sunday walking tour

Sun May 18 2:00 pm
DATES: April 13th, May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, Aug. 10th, Sept. 14th, Oct. 12th; and every Sunday in November 2nd, 9th, 26th, & 23rd.

This extended tour of Hollywood Cemetery expands upon the daily tour, with an extra 30 minutes of information about cemetery art, architecture, landscape, symbolism, and the famous personalities buried there, including John Tyler, James Monroe and Jefferson Davis.

STARTING POINT: Meet your guide at the rear of the stone structure on the left as you enter the cemetery from Cherry & Albemarle Sts.

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