Heritage Day
April 26, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come join us for a fun-filled day exploring the rich history of Louisa County! Enjoy living history demonstrations like hearth-cooking, spinning, blacksmithing, and so much more! There will be activities for kids, craft and food vendors, music, and plenty of excitement! Heritage Day is happening rain or shine, and best of all, it's free and open to everyone!
Earth's Bounty- Hearth Cooking Workshop
May 31, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have you ever cooked a meal over a fire at an open hearth? Come experience the enjoyment of hearth-cooking and taste the delicious fruits of your labor! Receive basic instruction in preparation and cooking in our 18th-century Michie House hearth. Participants gather at the end to enjoy a group meal!
These monthly cooking lessons with the Louisa Hearth Cooking Guild provide hands-on experience with traditional cooking methods, tools, and recipes. These cooking lessons with the Louisa Hearth Guild are for ages 18 and older.
Revenues from tickets benefit the operations of the Louisa County Historical Society.
Registration fee is $45 per person (18 years or older).
Chronicling Louisa: Exploring History through The Central Virginian
June 27, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the Sargeant Museum for the opening of a new exhibit featuring the archives of The Central Virginian, a staple of local journalism that has chronicled life in Louisa for over a century. This series features the perspective of past editors, staff, and employees at the paper highlighting how the newspaper shaped public discourse, and reflected the adapting social and technological advancements of the county over time. Through the exploration of periods in its life, participants will learn the newspaper's history but also the broader role of local media in preserving community identity and promoting civic engagement. Journey with us through time, as we reflect on the stories behind the stories that have defined our community.