Public Reenactments

of the Second Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775

 

Go Back in Time.

Summer Sundays at 1:30 PM

Sunday May 25 thru Sunday August 31, 2025

Summer Reenactments are followed by a 2:45 PM Tour

If you plan to be in Richmond this summer, make sure to take advantage of this spectacular event, a Richmond tradition for almost 50 years.

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Public Reenactments are a ticketed event that all may attend. (We call them ‘public reenactments’ because we do hundreds of ‘private reenactments’ each year for schools, businesses and any number of civic or other paying groups.) Starting Memorial Day weekend, there is a public reenactment EVERY SUNDAY at 1:30 PM all the way through Labor Day. There are public reenactments on other special days throughout the year: in February on or near Presidents Day, in March for our Anniversary (March 23, 1775), in April for Patriots Day (on or near April 19, the day the first shots of the Revolution were fired in 1775), and in November on or near Veterans Day. Of course, one of our most attended reenactments is Independence Day on July 4.

  • Tickets are sold out. The 1:30 PM Show will be live streamed.

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  • 30 Minutes Before Show Time Doors Open. Seating is first-come, first-served

    1:30 PM Introductions begin, followed by bell ringing and a call to order for the delegates

    There is no entry once the bell rings.

    2:20 PM Performance is over and the delegates meet the people in the yard

  • This program is not recommended for infants, toddlers, or children under six years of age.

    Masks are not required but are suggested depending on your comfort level with a crowded space.

    There is no food, drink, gum, candy, strollers, backpacks or firearms permitted inside the church.

    Bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 are prohibited inside the church. Any and all bags are subject to inspection. Please leave backpacks and bags inside your vehicle as we have no place to store them.

  • Historic St. John's Church welcomes all visitors. We are fully wheelchair accessible. We offer accessible parking on 24th street, directly in front of the elevator, which leads to the church grounds.

    If you need assistance, please call the Visitor Center at 804.648.5015.

  • THE SHOW IS RECOMMENDED FOR AGES SIX (6) AND UP

    We will ask that parents escort restless or noisy children outside so that the audience is not disturbed. Your cooperation is appreciated! Please understand that we will ask you to leave if the disturbance persists.

    CHILDREN UNDER TWO (2) DO NOT REQUIRE A TICKET

    One child over 14 days old and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may sit on lap of ticketed adult. Strollers are not allowed inside the church.

 

Interested in Booking a Private Reenactment for your School or Group?