Do you have ancestors who fought in or supported the American Revolutionary War? Learn how to successfully research and document the lineage and military service of your ancestors. This program is presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution and in collaboration with Amelia County’s American Revolutionary War 250 Committee.
Behind the Scenes of Maymont (Friends of the Library Membership Program)
**Please note, registration for Behind the Scenes of Maymont has reached the max participants. We will have future Behind the Scenes events at different venues, and Friends of the Library members will be notified when the next event is scheduled. Thank you for understanding. We invite any James L. Hamner Public Library Friends of the Library member to join us on a “behind the scenes” trip to Maymont Garden and … Read More
John Meyer: Author & Historian Talk
Author and historical John Meyers will be visiting for a free author talk and book signing. His book, Silver, is a historical novel set in Amelia County, VA during the last year of the Civil War and the first years of Reconstruction. It tells the story of two teenagers: a white boy and a black girl, who together must figure out how to grow up and find their way in … Read More
Preserving Your Family’s Treasures: Objects
The third installment of the series will feature Kathy Garrett-Cox, the Curator and Director of Historical Resources and Collections at the Maymont Historical Estate and Gardens. Learn about the best strategies for storing and preserving your furniture, textiles, and other objects. There will be time at the end for questions and discussion. No registration required. This program will take place at the Jackson Building Amelia Historical Library at 16501 Church … Read More