Join local award-winning author and historian Libby McNamee to learn about life in Richmond during the Civil War.
With local author Libby McNamee, learn how Richmond transformed from the prospective “Paris in Miniature” into an overcrowded cauldron of starving women and children, wounded soldiers, Union prisoners, and refugees plagued by inflation and food shortages. Learn about the Women’s Bread Riot and Union spy, Elizabeth Van Lew who masterminded the Richmond Underground spy ring and reported directly to Grant. And feel the horror of the burning of Richmond as it fell. On to Richmond we go! Hurrah!
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Heritage, Genealogy |
Bon Air Library is located in the historic village of Bon Air. It replaced the Hazen Memorial Library, the first lending library in Chesterfield County. Bon Air Library was renovated in 2014 to meet the changing needs of the community. It features a large artificial tree prominently centered in the children’s area, where petal shaped pillows surround the trunk and large branches extend to the ceiling. It is the perfect place for children’s play or reading. The library’s open floor plan allows for lots of natural light, as well as easy access to books and resources. Bon Air offers programs and workshops to meet the needs of the community, such as financial literacy and retirement classes, a LEGO club and dozens of family-friendly activities.
