2005-2006 Season

September 8: Mechanics and Merchants Bank Building, 1129 Hull Street. Built in 1912, it operated as Mechanics and Merchants Bank until 1956 when it merged with Central National Bank of Richmond. Since ceasing operation as a bank in 1980, the building has been mostly vacant. It is currently being restored for use as a banquet hall and private apartment. A tour of both areas will be followed by refreshments in the banquet hall area. Parking in rear of building. Starts at 6:15 pm.

October 13: Poe at Monumental, Monumental Church, 1224 East Broad Street. Join us as we explore Edgar Allan Poe's connection with Monumental Church, currently undergoing restoration. A "Living History" Poe re-enactor will recall how his mother performed at the Richmond Theatre on the same site, as well as how he attended services at Monumental Church with the Allan family. Reception to follow. Starts at 6:15 pm. Street parking, carpooling recommended.

November 10: Union Hill Homes Tour, Cedar St. Baptist Church, 2301 Cedar St. A central piece of Union Hill, Cedar Street Baptist Church of God was built in 1893 as Union Station Methodist Church. The Gothic style church is made of brownstone, with unique stained glass. Join us for a tour of the sanctuary, which is currently closed to the public and soon to be renovated, followed by a tour of a nearby, newly renovated Union Hill home. Dry reception. Starts at 6:15 pm.

January 12: Holocaust Museum Private Tour, 2000 East Cary Street. Museum director and Holocaust survivor Jay Ipson will give a guided tour not generally available to the public. The Museum, founded in 1997, moved to its current location in a historic Shockoe Bottom tobacco warehouse in 2003. Its mission is to promote tolerance in a younger generation through Holocaust education. A reception will follow. Starts at 6:15 pm.

February 9: Third Annual Art of Richmond Silent Auction and Contest, Plant Zero Art Center, 0 East 4th Street in Manchester. This event includes a silent auction of original pieces of art created by Richmond artists. Each art piece includes a historic photograph from Dementi Photography Studio and salvage material. The auction and reception will be held at Plant Zero, which also houses artist studios, apartments, and a café. Quoit Club members free. Guests $20.00. Starts at 6:30 pm.

March 16: Southern States Building, 4 Manchester Road. Currently undergoing redevelopment into retail, residential, and office space, the building is another example of the trend toward "adaptive reuse" in the Manchester area. A tour of the building, which includes a notable grain silo, will be followed by a reception. Starts at 6:15 pm.

April 13: John Marshall House 818 East Marshall Street. Join us for a tour of the third U.S. Chief Justice's house followed by a game of quoits in the garden. The house (1790) retains most of its original architectural elements, and the gardens are styled after those of 18th Century Virginia. Reception to follow. Space is limited, MEMBERS ONLY. MUST RSVP. Starts at 6:15 pm.

May 11: Shockoe & Hebrew Cemeteries, Hospital Street between 2nd and 5th. Shockoe Cemetery contains the graves of notable Richmonders ranging from John Marshall to Elmira Shelton, while the Hebrew cemetery contains the only Jewish military cemetery in the U.S. Both cemeteries are among the oldest in Richmond, and contain some of the best-preserved headstones and ironwork in the city. No reception. Carpooling to save street space is suggested. Guests please pay in advance. New Time! Starts at 5:30 pm.

June 8: Ginter Park Walking Tour, Reception and starting point at Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave. The walking tour will encompass a section of Ginter Park's Seminary Avenue and the surrounding area. Known for its grand homes and varying architectural styles, ranging from Queen Anne to Bungalow, the neighborhood was started in the 1890s by Lewis Ginter as a street car suburb and was dubbed the "Queen of the Suburbs." Starts at 6:15 pm. Parking in rear lot or on street. Wear comfortable shoes!

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