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Grace Church, Cismont NEW!

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Day of the Week: Th

Times: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM   

Dates: 5/8/2025 - 5/8/2025 

Number of class sesssions in this course: 1  

Fees:
    Member: $12.00
    Non-Member: $27.00

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Limit: 50

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* Join us for our May Social at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard at 3:30 p.m.
Local Historian and Author Barclay Rives
This excursion complements Richard Guy Wilson’s Gothic Architecture Course (Spring 24). Join us for a visit to one of Virginia’s best examples of Gothic Architecture.
Grace Church has a lively history stretching from colonial times to the present. Parson James Maury was Thomas Jefferson’s schoolmaster. Jefferson served on the vestry 1767-1770. The site has witnessed passage of British raiders and Civil War armies. The stone church, the only building in Virginia designed by William Strickland, was completed in 1855 and replaced a wooden colonial structure. Eccentric philanthropist John Armstrong Chaloner enabled rebuilding of the church following an 1895 fire, which destroyed all but the stone walls and massive bronze bell. In 2019, the church celebrated the completion of a massive remodel, including raising the ceiling above the altar to improve acoustics and installation of a Taylor and Boody organ, specially designed for the space.
Barclay Rives, a Cismont native, is the author of A History of Grace Church and William Cabell Rives: A Country to Serve. His stories have appeared in Albemarle Magazine, In & Around Horse Country, and Virginia Sportsman.

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Speaking of Rivers Tour with Horace Scruggs  

  • Day of the week: Th
  • Date: 5/15/2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. 
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  • Fees:
        Member: $100.00
        Non-Member: $115.00
  • *NON-REFUNDABLE

  • Details: 

    Rivers have always been vital to the development and commerce of many civilizations throughout history. And through much of the history of America this has included the labor and invention of both free and enslaved African-Americans. With the personal stories at the forefront, this Rivanna River float will enlighten paddlers of the experiences and contributions African-Americans had on Central Virginia’s rivers. This will include discussions on the American slave trade, local plantations, bateau and watermen, and canal workers. Come learn how African-Americans navigated the river as well as the societal pressures of their times.
    This beginner-friendly half-day trip introduces participants to the rural beauty of Fluvanna County. While there are numerous riffles and a few very small Class 1 rapids, the majority of the trip is placid water over pebble, rock and sand bottom. In the summer, the water is low and clear, and inviting for swimming, snorkeling, wading, and fish watching. Numerous pebble beaches and sunny rocks make good places to break, swim and snack.
    At typical summer water levels, expect the trip to take from 3-3.5 hours at a leisurely pace. If the Rivanna River level is too low the float will take place on the James River.
    In partnership with the Rivanna River Company: kayak, paddle and flotation device included. Multiple guides will be with the group and the option to travel in a canoe with a guide is available, please inquire. Closer to May 15 more details will be shared with those enrolled.

 

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Tour the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. with Horace and Hannah Scruggs  NEW!

  • Day of the week: W
  • Date: 6/4/2025
  • Time: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM. 
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  • Fees:
        Member: $90.00
        Non-Member: $105.00
  • *NON-REFUNDABLE

  • Details: 

    Updated description:

    Join historians Horace and Hannah Scruggs for discussions and insight while visiting The National Museum of African American History and Culture.  Based on personal experience and research, pre and post visit conversations will give attendees a more meaningful visit to this museum.    NMAAH is a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped us shape this nation.

 

OLLI at UVA Health and Safety Liability Waiver:

I understand that although OLLI at UVA holds the health and safety of its community as paramount, this does not guarantee that I will not be exposed to injury or illness of any kind. I acknowledge that my physical presence in the local community as well as participation and utilization of facilities, services, and programs at OLLI at UVA is voluntary, and may carry certain risks, such as injury or illness including COVID-19 that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care and reasonable efforts taken to avoid and mitigate those risks. I also understand that I may be at higher risk for injury or illness and take full responsibility for my health and safety.  I understand that I have the option to participate in OLLI at UVA activities remotely.  Despite these risks, I chose to participate in-person in OLLI at UVA activities.

I agree not to attend any in-person sessions if I am experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.

I hereby release and agree to hold OLLI at UVA harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of OLLI at UVA, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from OLLI at UVA. I understand that this release discharges OLLI at UVA from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against OLLI at UVA with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from OLLI at UVA.   This liability acknowledgement and release extends to OLLI at UVA together with all venues, volunteers, and employees. Click the add to cart button to accept.

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