Meadow Farm

Did you know Henrico was once the home to Mother Maybelle and the Carter girls? Yes, THOSE Carters. Come learn about their years in the county in the midst of their rise to fame in the country music world. Learn about the various people, events, and iconic radio broadcasts right here that served as fuel ...

Join Puppet Pearl the sheep for a delightful story time about three cows who fall into an amazing adventure. And learn the real-life story about the Meadow Farm cows who wanted to learn to play softball. ...

Puppet Pearl the sheep wants to know: do the piglets at Meadow Farm have table manners? Discover if they do during this story time and puppet show. Bring a snack and have a “pig-nic” on the lawn after the show. ...

What if a little sheep named Pearl tried to see if her hoof could fit into a glass slipper? A delightful disaster ensues when Pearl imagines leaving Meadow Farm and going to a ball. Attend this story time and puppet show to see if puppet Pearl has a fairy godmother to help her out. ...

Join Puppet Pearl the Sheep as she learns of some adventurous pigs who are actually superheroes in disguise: at a moment’s notice, they are ready to handle any farm catastrophe. Put on your own superhero cape and help the pigs protect the park from peril in this story time and puppet show. ...

While listening to the music of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, Puppet Pearl the Sheep decides she wants to see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars and wants gossamer wings to fly to the moon and dance among the stars. Bring your dancing shoes, astronaut costume, or wings and learn more about Ella Fitzgerald ...

Pearl the sheep wants to know: Can spiders learn? How do ants find their way home? Can bugs see color? Growing up all these questions buzzed endlessly in Charles Henry Turner’s mind too. He was fascinated by plants, animals, and bugs. Even when he faced racial prejudice, Turner did not stop wondering. Learn more about ...

Some animals have poor reputations. People see them as scary, ugly, or potentially a threat to their well-being. Come learn more about some not-so-charismatic creatures and gain a better appreciation for their natural abilities and important role in the environment. ...

The fourth Friday of the month hear a story about a farm or forest friend, do a creature craft, and explore the grounds to see if you can find your new friends. ...

Someone has gotten into the desserts, and they need your help to find the guilty party. Travel to various locations around Meadow Farm to solve puzzles that will help you gather clues to determine the culprit. For ages 6 to 12 with an adult. ...

Join Pearl the Sheep for the delightful story of the brilliant scientist and environmentalist whose childhood love of nature propelled him to develop methods that improved the natural resources of our planet. ...

Hear a story about a farm or forest friend, do a creature craft, and explore the grounds to see if you can find your new friends. ...

In 1750, a man named Benjamin Banneker borrowed a pocket watch, studied it, and created an intricate working clock. The self-taught mathematician, surveyor, astronomer, inventor, and son of a former enslaved person led a remarkable life. Join Pearl the sheep in a puppet show and story time to learn more about this amazing 18th century ...

As the oldest known form of leavening used by humans, we have a long history with sourdough. Despite not always knowing how it works, many cultures have created different versions of sourdough throughout history. Learn the history and science behind sourdough bread. ...

All ages. Learn about life on the farm. At the hands-on drop-in stations: play the water cycle game and learn about the cycle’s importance to farming. Gather eggs from the pretend coop and milk a faux cow. Learn about the animals at Meadow Farm. Play quoits, horseshoes, and cornhole, and learn about their evolution. ...

Consider the everyday inventions that shape our lives - artificial light, electricity, the airplane, the list goes on. For each invention that humans rely on, there is an animal that utilizes these abilities using only their mind and bodies. Come look at some of the most interesting “animal inventions” that just come naturally to them. ...

Join Pearl the sheep for a story time and puppet show as she learns about her favorite dinosaurs that roamed our planet a long time ago. ...

Imagine not being allowed to do something as simple as having a seat on a bus just because you are perceived as different. In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to surrender her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Its success launched nationwide efforts to end racial segregation ...

Henrico Recreation and Parks owns, preserves, and interprets historic properties all over the County. Discover the rich and varied heritage of this vibrant community we call home. Hear the stories of the people, places, and events through tours and hands-on activities. ...

What would you do if there was a bear in your chair? Join Pearl the sheep in this puppet show and story time to find out how Mouse handles finding a bear in his chair. ...

Join Pearl the sheep as she discovers the amazing life of the 19th century polar explorer Matthew Henson, the first African American to explore the Arctic. Learn more about his accomplishments during this puppet show and story time. ...

Mary Randolph is connected to many well-known families in Virginia and became an early 19th century celebrity hostess and cookbook author. Modern chefs have considered her “a far-seeing culinary genius.” Discover her tasty and inspired career along with anecdotes about her place in history. ...

As the first African American to publish a book of poetry, Phillis Wheatley (c.1753-1784) eloquently expressed the human desire for freedom from tyranny and bondage... “In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.” Come learn more about her and ...

Pearl the sheep wants to know: why don’t birds wear socks: ankle socks, knee socks, athletic socks, or frilly socks? And do birds even have toes on their feet? How do they protect their feet when it’s cold outside? Join a puppet show and story time and investigate why our fowl friends avoid footwear. ...