Events
February 17, 2011
Membership drive at the Byrd Theatre (Note: This event begins at 5:30 p.m.)
Join us at the Byrd Theatre for our 2011 Quoit Club membership drive. Socialize and network with other Quoit Club members as you wait for a tour of the theatre. The 1300-seat Byrd Theatre, named after William Byrd II, one of the founders of Richmond, is one of the nation's finest cinema treasures. And unlike many opulent theatres that were built during the 1920s and 1930s in the United States, the Byrd Theatre is largely unaltered in appearance or function, operating almost continuously since 1928 as a movie theatre. Help the Quoit Club start off strong by joining us at the Byrd Theatre. Drinks and hors d’ouerves will be served.
March 17, 2011
Adam Craig House
Join the Quoit Club for an exclusive tour given by local historian Harry Kollatz, Jr. of the Adam Craig House, one of Richmond’s oldest private residences. Adam Craig’s daughter, Jane Craig, was the subject of Edgar Allan Poe’s “To Helen.” In 1935, the house faced demolition. The William Byrd Branch of the APVA was created specifically to save the property. The Federal-style structure sits on a half-acre, beautifully landscaped, fenced lot in Shockoe Bottom. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Drinks and hors d’ouerves will be served.
April 21, 2011
Wilton House
Step back in time with the Quoit Club and visit Richmond’s own 18th century James River Plantation house. Situated on a bluff overlooking the James River, Wilton is an impressive example of Colonial American architecture and is a superb essay in Georgian design. Built circa 1753 for William Randolph III, Wilton was the centerpiece of a 2,000 acre tobacco plantation and home to the Randolph family for more than a century. Due to the industrialization of the surrounding area, Wilton was purchased and carefully moved to its current site by the Virginia Society of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in 1933. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Drinks and hors d’ouerves will be served.
May 19, 2011
Kent-Valentine House
Join Quoit Club at the Kent-Valentine House, home to the Garden Club of Virginia. Flanked by majestic magnolia trees and with Roman Ionic columns creating an architectural effect of elegance, this imposing eighteen room antebellum residence is one of the last dwellings in downtown Richmond surrounded by the original trees. Purchased by the Garden Club of Virginia in 1971, the house was completely restored in 1995 to preserve each parlor to its original design, reflecting the Colonial and Gothic revival styles. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Drinks and hors d’ouerves will be served.
June 16, 2011
Fulton Hill Studios
Join the Quoit Club at Fulton Hill Studios. This exciting property was originally built in 1916 as the Robert Fulton School and its restoration was completed by Fulton Hill Properties in 1999. The 32 original classrooms have been transformed into an eclectic mix of more than 50 artist's studios and office spaces. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by White House Catering.
July 21, 2011
Virginia Historical Society
In July, Quoit Club will meet at the Virginia Historical Society for a behind-the-scenes tour with VHS President Paul Levengood. Founded in 1831, the Virginia Historical Society is a private organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting Virginia’s past. The VHS is home to one of the largest collections of Virginia history. This is a rare opportunity to receive a private tour of its collections. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Drinks and hors d’ouerves will be served.
August 18, 2011
HRF Headquarters
Join us for drinks and hors d’ouerves on the patio of Historic Richmond Foundation’s headquarters, the Allen Double House (1836). The Allen Double House is one of the first buildings constructed in Monroe Ward and was completely renovated by HRF. Tour our facility and view our new film, "Preserving Richmond's Past for its Future: The Story of Historic Richmond Foundation," commemorating 75th anniversary of Historic Richmond Foundation. The event begins at 6:00 p.m.
September 15, 2011
Lawman House
Join the Quoit Club for a tour of the Lowman House. This gem was design in 1930 to function as a miniature concert hall and also as a performance space for an organist, with stage and balcony. Its unique design is a true rarity. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by White House Catering.
October 20, 2011
Tour of Shockoe Cemetery
The season concludes with a tour of Shockobe Cemetery, led by the Friends of Shockoe Cemetery. The location provides a peaceful setting for some of Richmond’s earliest gravesites including United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall and Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew. The cemetery, established in 1822, was the second municipal graveyard to be opened in Richmond when the grounds of St. John's Churchyard, the city's oldest cemetery, neared its capacity for internments. Revolutionary War heroes such as Peter Francisco and Major James Gibbons, as well as Richmond's first mayor, Dr. William Foushee, are buried here. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a reception afterward. Location to be determined. Please wear comfortable shoes
