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Registration opens:
February 07th, 2026

The Legacy of Black Gardening

with Debra Freeman
2026-02-21 14:00:00 2026-02-21 15:00:00 America/New_York The Legacy of Black Gardening Delve into the rich history and lore of Black gardening and the significance of traditional crops and vegetables with award-winning writer and podcaster Debra Freeman. Ettrick-Matoaca Library - Community Room

Saturday, February 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-21 14:00:00 2026-02-21 15:00:00 America/New_York The Legacy of Black Gardening Delve into the rich history and lore of Black gardening and the significance of traditional crops and vegetables with award-winning writer and podcaster Debra Freeman. Ettrick-Matoaca Library - Community Room

Ettrick-Matoaca Library

Community Room

Delve into the rich history and lore of Black gardening and the significance of traditional crops and vegetables with award-winning writer and podcaster Debra Freeman.

A Chesterfield County and Virginia State University Black History Month Program.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Heritage, Genealogy |

Ettrick-Matoaca Library
Phone: 804-751-2275
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

We're closed Monday January 19 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19 Closed
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed
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About the Library

Ettrick-Matoaca Library serves the communities of Matoaca and Ettrick. It is situated on the outskirts of Virginia State University's Randolph Farm just down the road from the bustling Village of Ettrick. In 2013, the Ettrick-Matoaca Library was completely renovated as a better, brighter, more functional public space. It has one of several reading gardens located at libraries. Thanks to a gift from a local organization, the Ettrick-Matoaca Library is home to a makerspace that includes a 3-D printer, two sewing machines and raised garden beds for a community garden.

Upcoming Events

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Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room
Cancelled
Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Registration opens Monday, January 26 2026 at 9:00am
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mon, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Baby Story Time
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room
Registration opens Thursday, January 29 2026 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Registration opens Monday, February 2 2026 at 9:00am
Baby Story Time
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room
Registration opens Thursday, February 5 2026 at 9:00am
Baby Story Time
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room
Registration opens Thursday, February 12 2026 at 9:00am
The Legacy of Black Gardening - with Debra Freeman
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Saturday, February 7 2026 at 9:00am
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