Join the Trustees of the Cuckoo Colored School and the Louisa County Historical Society as we celebrate the elevation of the Cuckoo Colored School to the Virginia Landmarks Register. This community wide event will recognize the preservation of this piece of our county’s history.

Join us for a seasonal tour of Louisa’s past as we visit Louisa’s notable residents at their final resting places. On our lantern lit cemetery tour, you’ll meet a few of the fascinating characters who made Louisa into the county we know today. These tours are designed to enlighten rather than frighten and are appropriate for adults and children.
Adult ticket (18+): $20
Student ticket (17 and under): $10

The Historical Society's Annual meeting will feature a presentation by Victoria Bitrick and Will Rouke of UVA's Architectural History program. The presentation will discuss the 3D documentation of Sylvania in Green Springs, utilizing 3D laser scanning to document and analyze the architectural design of Sylvania. Research combined 3D data and material evidence at Sylvania to discover the original floor plan of Sylvania and its subsequent additions.
Reception to follow

Hands-on history fun! Each month focuses on a different topic and features living history demonstrations, hands-on children’s activities, and an old-fashioned, one-room schoolhouse lesson! These informative and educational events have something of interest to visitors of all ages.

Did you know that while candles have been used for light for thousands of years, candle technology has changed very little over time. Join the Historical Society for a history lesson on candle technology and try your hand at crafting your own candles. Participants will make modern versions of historic dipped and molded candles, customized to each individual participant!

Have you ever cooked a meal over a fire at an open hearth? Come experience the enjoyment of hearth-cooking and taste the delicious fruits of your labor! Receive basic instruction in preparation and cooking in our 18th-century Michie House hearth. Participants gather at the end to enjoy a group meal! These monthly cooking lessons with the Louisa Hearth Cooking Guild provide hands-on experience with traditional cooking methods, tools, and recipes, and revenues from tickets benefit the operations of the Louisa County Historical Society.

Join the Goochland and Louisa County Historical Societies as we welcome Dr. Wanda Alderman to discuss her new book. This poignant collection of letters written by Herbert Ellis Cosby to his wife, Jannie, between 1927 and 1941 is set against the backdrop of the Great Migration. The letters chronicle a Black family's journey through separation, racism, and economic hardship. Herbert's 14-year search for stable employment, while enduring the emotional strain of long-distance love, reflects the broader experience of Black Americans pursuing better opportunities in the North.

Join us after the Christmas Parade for an hour-long guided tour! Learn about the development of the Town of Louisa and the historical significance of the Courthouse, churches, businesses, and residences near Main Street.