Dissenters in 17th and 18th-Century British Atlantic
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VADr. Amanda Herbert (CNU) Historic St. Luke's is proud to welcome Dr. Amanda Herbert (CNU) as she presents on the dynamic relationship between the Church of England and their NonConformist and Dissenting neighbors in Virginia and Maryland. Tickets are $15 and limited to the first 25 registrants. After exceeding 25 registrants, inquirers will be placed on […]
Fifth Sunday Service with Christ Episcopal Church
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VAJoin Christ Episcopal Church as they host their Fifth Sunday Service at Historic St. Luke’s. These services are a tribute to Colonial Virginia Anglican requirements for holding services at least every fourth or fifth Sunday of each month. The general public is welcome to attend this Rite I service according to the liturgical calendar of […]
Benn’s Church in the Civil War: A Civil War Living History Weekend
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VAA living history weekend complete with both Union and Confederate interpreters portraying 1861-62 Confederates of “Camp Ruffin” and 1864 Battle of Smithfield Union troops. The general public is invited to attend the Saturday night period dance with live music. Admissions to all weekend programming included with museum general admission. For more information, call the Welcome […]
Restoration Day – The 59th Anniversary of the 1957 Restoration
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VAHistoric St. Luke's is proud to present Restoration Day. Restoration Day is a celebration of the 1950's and the 59th anniversary of the 1957 Restoration of Historic St. Luke's Church. There will be a variety of children’s activities designed to introduce appreciation for historic preservation and 17th-century architecture. These include a scavenger hunt, different coloring activities, […]
Volunteer Orientation Day
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VAHave you ever wanted to be a volunteer for a historic site and museum? Well now's your chance! Prospective volunteers are welcome to attend this meet and greet with staff and learn of volunteer opportunities at Virginia’s Oldest Church. Opportunities include historical research, event staffing, gardening, brochure distribution, and much much more! To RSVP, call […]
Religious Establishment and Dissent Inside James Fort
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VAMark Summers of Historic Jamestowne Historic St. Luke's is proud to welcome Mark Summers, Manager of Public and Educational Programs at Historic Jamestowne. Join Mark on April 23rd as he presents on the recent findings at Jamestowne concerning the archaeological project that discovered the foundations of the first English Church building in North America in […]
The Early African American Religious Experience Symposium
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VAHistoric St. Luke's is proud to welcome Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander and Dr. Kay Wright Lewis of Norfolk State University as they discuss the religious experience of colonial and early 18th century African Americans. Itinerary: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Dr. Newby-Alexander, NSU, will present on "Anglicanism, Race, & Intolerance in Colonial Virginia" 12 - 1 […]
Easter Sunrise Service, with Benn’s and Uzzell UMC
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VAHistoric St. Luke’s is proud to partner with Benn’s United Methodist Church and Uzzell United Methodist Church for its 2016 Easter Sunrise Service. The service will be held inside the church building and will present an interpretative service officiated between the two local churches. The public is welcome to attend and there is no fee […]
Wedding Vendor Appreciation Day
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VAHistoric St. Luke's welcomes wedding vendors from across Hampton Roads to attend this open house event. Vendors are invited to submit information to HSLR on their services to wedding clients and submit applications to be added to our suggested vendor lists. Light refreshments will be served. Planners, Florists, Bridal Gown Shops, Caterers, and more are […]
Washington and Hamilton; the Alliance that Forged America, presented by Tony Williams
St. Luke's Historical Church & Musuem 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VAHistoric St. Luke's is proud to present Tony Williams, “The Untold Story of the Extraordinary Alliance That Forged Our Nation and the Unlikely Duo Behind It: George Washington & Alexander Hamilton.” Tony Williams is the author of five books including Washington and Hamilton, America's Beginnings, Hurricane of Independence, Pox and the Covenant, and Jamestown Experiment. […]
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