Join Dee Damschroder and Teresa Auditore on this guided, first-floor tour as they identify some of the superstitions and methods to ward off evil that would have been ingrained into the everyday lived experience of people in the 16th and early 17th centuries. Explore the circumstances that contributed to the general public's willingness to believe in witches and how real this fear must have felt to them. Then dive into King James's changing views on witchcraft from skepticism to envisioning himself as the devil's greatest adversary, followed by renewed skepticism. What did King James believe, or had he ever really believed at all?

$10.00 per person; 20% discount for museum members

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The Richmond Renaissance Dancers present an evening of elegant court dance!

The Richmond Renaissance Dancers will present this multimedia program showcasing the majesty and elegance of court dancing from the perspective of Queen Elizabeth I and her courtiers. English almans and country dances, French branles, and Italian balli and cascarde were all part of the Elizabethan court repertoire. The Queen’s court will come alive once more through demonstrations of these late 16th century dances. Linda Macdonald, portraying Queen Elizabeth, will provide informative narrative and historical background, all within the beautiful surroundings of Agecroft Hall.

Tickets: $15 per person

Our annual Bellycheer! tour is back.

Bellycheer! Feasting in England 1580-1640 is a guided tour celebrating food and dining during the twelve days of Christmas.

Listen to a lively telling of uses of everyday foods, food preparation, historic recipes, rare spices, table etiquette, and customs on England’s annual feast days. Is food medicine? In a 17th century country house, food and medicine were often the same thing. Join tour guide Tracy Weldon to learn about these topics and more on a guided tour focusing on the dining parlor and Tudor Kitchen.

Take home historic recipes to try on your own.

$12.00 per person. 20% discount for museum members.

Our annual Bellycheer! tour is back.

Bellycheer! Feasting in England 1580-1640 is a guided tour celebrating food and dining during the twelve days of Christmas.

Listen to a lively telling of uses of everyday foods, food preparation, historic recipes, rare spices, table etiquette, and customs on England’s annual feast days. Is food medicine? In a 17th century country house, food and medicine were often the same thing. Join tour guide Tracy Weldon to learn about these topics and more on a guided tour focusing on the dining parlor and Tudor Kitchen.

Take home historic recipes to try on your own.

$12.00 per person. 20% discount for museum members.

Our annual Bellycheer! tour is back.

Bellycheer! Feasting in England 1580-1640 is a guided tour celebrating food and dining during the twelve days of Christmas.

Listen to a lively telling of uses of everyday foods, food preparation, historic recipes, rare spices, table etiquette, and customs on England’s annual feast days. Is food medicine? In a 17th century country house, food and medicine were often the same thing. Join tour guide Tracy Weldon to learn about these topics and more on a guided tour focusing on the dining parlor and Tudor Kitchen.

Take home historic recipes to try on your own.

$12.00 per person. 20% discount for museum members.