Upcoming Events for 2023: Be sure to check back often as we add more events and details. 17 Jun Multi Date Event Cemetery Preservation Workshops Price Starts from: Free REGISTRATION REQUIRED 4/22 @ 11am 5/20 @ 11am 6/17 @ 11am 8/19 @ 11am Our Cemetery Preservation Workshops not only provide our volunteers and local community with applicable knowledge of historic cemetery care but also supports the Ancient Cemetery at St. Luke’s by providing much-needed and loving care of the oldest monuments in our cemeteries The necessary tools for the workshop will be provided. Please fill in the registration form to reserve your spot. 07 Jun Part I: The Parish System in Colonial Virginia – History from the Old Brick Church Summer Series Price: Free REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Colonial Church was an arm of the British Crown, its goal was to promote and extend the empire. In Virginia there were very few clergy but an elaborate system of Churchwardens, Questmen and Sidesmen whose powers went far beyond our understanding of church. Come and hear how this system affected Colonists, Enslaved and Indigenous People in Virginia Colony. 12 Jul Part II: The Struggle for an American Episcopal Church – History from the Old Brick Church Summer Series Price: Free REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Established Church of England was a source of much ire that contributed to the American Revolution. With the end of the War Anglicans in Virginia and elsewhere had to reinvent themselves for a new American context. Come and hear about the struggles of the early Protestant Episcopal Church in America. 01 Aug Test Event – QR Code Test Price: Free This is a test 02 Aug Part III: The History of Newport Parish – History from the Old Brick Church Summer Series Price: Free REGISTRATION REQUIRED The first parish system in what later became known as Isle of Wight County was known as the Warrosquoyake Parish. It was later divided into an Upper and Lower Parish and finally united as the Newport Parish. Come and hear about the local history of the Anglican/Episcopal Church in Isle of Wight and the Old Brick Church. 09 Sep Multi Date Event 17th Century Isle of Wight County: A Living History Event Price: Free REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIRED AT DOOR Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 9:30 am – 5pm Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 11am – 3pm Join us at St. Luke’s for a 17th-century living history weekend at Virginia’s Oldest Church. There will be period vendors, demonstrations, and more available. Reenactors will also be present throughout the day. The Locrian Consort will present a concert on 17th Century music at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 9. 09 Sep 17th Century Concert by the Locrian Consort Price: $15.00 Join us at St. Luke’s for a 17th-century living history weekend at Virginia’s Oldest Church. There will be period vendors, demonstrations, and more available. Re-enactors will also be present throughout the event. The Locrian Consort will present a concert on 17th Century music at 4 p.m. on Saturday (tickets are required for the concert; admission […] 20 Oct Family-Friendly Twilight Cemetery Tour Price: $15.00 REGISTRATION REQUIRED This is a kid-friendly and family-friendly version of our Twilight Cemetery Tours scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday evening. Tickets are $15 per person and children under the age of 5 tour for free. Tickets are not required for children under the age of 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks and warm beverages will be provided. Plan to enjoy the complimentary craft table with your kids. Dead men tell no tales, but their tombstones do! St. Luke’s has been the site of burials since the 1600s. Enjoy the stories of local saints and sinners on a guided tour through the Ancient Cemetery. 20 Oct Multi Date Event Adults Only Twilight Cemetery Tours Price Starts from: $25.00 REGISTRATION REQUIRED A hard cider tasting featuring Sly Clyde Ciderworks will be included in the experience. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate. IDs will be checked at the door and anyone without an ID or who is younger than 21 years old will not be admitted. Dead men tell no tales, but their tombstones do! St. Luke’s has been the site of burials since the 1600s. Enjoy the stories of local saints and sinners on a guided tour through the Ancient Cemetery. There will be three time slots available: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. The experience will take approximately 1 hour. 18 Nov Honoring Our Veterans Price: Free REGULAR ADMISSION – REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED St. Luke’s will celebrate the contributions of our veterans with music, special tours, and a time to give thanks for all those who have served our nation. Join us as we salute those who have protected our freedoms throughout our history. 01 Dec Multi Date Event Choraliers Carol by Candlelight: A Journey Through Time Price Starts from: $10.00 Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7pm, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 4pm and at 7 pm $10 per person, in-person event. Smithfield High School’s select Choraliers Ensemble presents a cappella carols for the Christmas season. This music spans from ancient times to the present, from old classics to new favorites.
