The Dooleys’ housemaid brings the mansion to life during a family-friendly tour of the upstairs and downstairs of their grand home. Climb the backstairs to discover hidden doors and bells as you experience life and work at the estate 100 years ago. $6 per person/$4 members. For information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 329.
Skunk Training Observation
March 9, 2015 By
Meet Maymont’s skunk, Gulliver, and watch as an educator demonstrates how this laid back guy has been trained for special programs. No need to worry about getting sprayed, he’s been de-scented! Donations welcome. Sign in at Raptor Valley by the eagle’s nest prior to the program. For information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 333.
Adventures in Vegetable Gardening
March 9, 2015 By
John Dooley: An Irish American Leader
February 23, 2015 By
The Maymont Mansion presents a rare opportunity to view the sole surviving green wool uniform of Richmond’s Montgomery Guard, Company C of the First Virginia Infantry, a militia company formed by Irish Americans in 1850. This legendary uniform is a highly significant display for Maymont as it belonged to John Dooley (1809-1868), the father of […]
A Passion for Nature
February 23, 2015 By
Both indoors and out, James and Sallie Dooley’s estate reflects their love of natural beauty. They filled their residence, the Maymont Mansion, with a treasure trove of nature-inspired decorative and fine arts and landscaped the surrounding 100 acres with beautiful parkland, magnificent trees, and glorious gardens. This spring, the special exhibition “A Passion for Nature” […]
Pinwheels & Pastimes
March 9, 2015 By
Join an old-fashioned play party with the games and toys that amused boys and girls 100 years ago. People from the past encourage you to try your hand at hoops or hopscotch, make a toy or compete in races and other fun games from yesteryear. Free admission. For information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 329.
Maymont: Behind the Scenes
March 9, 2015 By
Walk through the Employees Only door for a special peek at the inner workings of the Maymont Nature Center. Thirteen aquariums and more than 200 animals require more care than meets the eye. Ages 5 and older; adult must accompany child. $6 per person/$3 members (includes Nature Center admission). Register at the Visitor Center desk […]
A Rabbit on the Cabinet
March 9, 2015 By
Secret Life of a Victorian House
March 9, 2015 By
The Dooleys’ housemaid brings the mansion to life during a family-friendly tour of the upstairs and downstairs of their grand home. Climb the backstairs to discover hidden doors and bells as you experience life and work at the estate 100 years ago. $6 per person/$4 members. For information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 329.
Skunk Training Observation
March 9, 2015 By
Meet Maymont’s skunk, Gulliver, and watch as an educator demonstrates how this laid back guy has been trained for special programs. No need to worry about getting sprayed, he’s been de-scented! Donations welcome. Sign in at Raptor Valley by the eagle’s nest prior to the program. For information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 333.
