Join Emmanuel Dabney, Chief of Resource Management at Petersburg National Battlefield, to learn about new discoveries into the lives of the men, women, and children who were enslaved on the Eppes plantations at the confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers. Learn how historians utilize various sources to trace the lives of enslaved individuals, sometimes from birth until their death, and consider the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the Eppes family and those they enslaved.

Join us on Saturday, June 8th for an outdoor concert at Wilton, featuring musicians Shark Heartt and Sam Rae! Pack a picnic and your favorite lawn chair for family-friendly music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River. Enjoy complimentary tours of Wilton's historic manor house before the concert as well as face-painting, Local Smoke BBQ, and Bev's Ice Cream!

Join us on Saturday, July 13th for an outdoor concert at Wilton, featuring local strings band Cary Street Ramblers! Pack a picnic and your favorite lawn chair for family-friendly music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River. Enjoy complimentary tours of Wilton's historic manor house before the concert as well as face-painting, Local Smoke BBQ, and Bev's Ice Cream!

Join us on Saturday, August 10th for an outdoor concert at Wilton, featuring the fun-loving tunes of 64 Crayons! Pack a picnic and your favorite lawn chair for family-friendly music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River. Enjoy complimentary tours of Wilton's historic manor house before the concert as well as face-painting, Local Smoke BBQ, and Bev's Ice Cream!