Thomas Jefferson was inspired by the natural beauty of the Poplar Forest landscape. In fact, he compiled much of the material for his only book, Notes on the State of Virginia, when he decamped to Poplar Forest to elude British capture in 1781. Join Dr. Eric Proebsting, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes for an […]
We are thrilled to announce Ann Artist streaming live on Saturday, March 13! Tune in to The Spot on Kirk Facebook page or Instagram at 7PM. Ann Artist delivers an amazing gift of soul, hip hop, rnb, and rap. She was recently featured in the "We Are Art" Rap Cypher, premiered by Roanoke Public Libraries. […]
Featuring our game show host and FCVA Inclusive Leadership Board Member, Caleb! Lead by FCVA Inclusive Leadership Board Visit our website at www.friendshipcircleva.org
Are you feelin' lucky? We are! Sunday, March 14 is the perfect day to grab the kids, grab a friend, throw on your most festive St. Patty's day outfit and leap on over to Billsburg Brewery for a whale of a time. -We will be releasing a brand new Irish Stout -The kids can search […]
There are Leprechauns hiding at Silver Lake Regional Park, so grab your thinking caps, and an umbrella (if we are lucky) as we search for their pot of gold under the rainbow. Follow the map, solve the riddles, and find treasures along the way, to help solve the mystery of the Leprechaun’s hidden gold.
There's gold on the trail! Lucky the Leprechaun has hidden his gold somewhere on the trail. Can you follow the map, collect the clues and find Lucky and his gold?! Join us at Explore Park for this family fun scavenger hunt. Children must be accompanied by a registered/paid adult.
Poplar Forest reopens for daily visitation. Explore Jefferson’s Palladian-style villa on an hour-long guided tour; docents share true stories and anecdotes about the president’s lifestyle at Poplar Forest and that of his enslaved workers, gleaned from his letters and diaries as well as archaeological evidence found on the plantation grounds. Find additional insight into the […]
Make a reservation to see the exhibition on view through March 26. The Ruffin Gallery is open Monday from 2:00 - 5:00PM, Thursday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM and Friday (10:00AM - 4:00PM) by reservation.
Art Compass, Virtually with Deborah Adler An Art Program for Teens and Young Adults with Autism Ages 13 -25 Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm Art Compass has moved to an online platform! Join us for a virtual hands – on workshop to talk about and make art in a warm and welcoming group setting. This […]
2020: Vision for the Future (March 17 and 18, 2021) Established in 2001, our annual conference is Virginia’s first and oldest statewide conference for the latest information on autism and evidence-based interventions. In this, our 19th year, we will incorporate a broader array of disabilities and mental health disorders.