St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum

09/04/2026

**New Exhibitor Profile** We are pleased to announce an exciting lineup of exhibitors for next weekend's living history weekend! 🎉

Transition Metals LLC and CoinHelp757 will be joining us, showcasing an impressive array of historical coins (available for purchase as well), including English Rose Farthings (1635-1644), 1697 Shilling, 1695 Crown, English Six Pence, Half Penny, and other foreign coins that are sure to captivate attendees.

Additionally, CoinHelp757's team will be available to schedule evaluations and reviews of personal collections at their Suffolk offices. We invite you to visit their website at www.coinhelp757.com to learn more about their services. ✨

Expert coin identification, valuation, and liquidation services in Hampton Roads, VA since 2009.

09/03/2026

On this day in 1651, Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army defeated the Royalists at the Battle of Worcester. It is believed that the Patron of our "Old Brick Church," Joseph Bridger may have been one of those fighting on that day for the would-be Charles II. Charles would eventually be restored to the throne in 1660.

08/31/2026

VIRGINIA, 1676: A COLONY AT WAR WITH ITSELF! Our 17th Century Living History Event is almost upon us, Sept 12 and 13. Everything is free, registrations are required for events inside the church building such as the concert and historic presentations. Walk-ins are welcome on the days of the event. We will be remembering the events of 350 years ago with Bacon's Rebellion, a tumultuous event that still has ramifications to this very day. Join us!

08/25/2026

We have many great events that are a part of our biggest event of the year, Born from Conflict: A 17th Century Living History Event. Sign up today for some or all of the presentations and concert. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/bfca1clhe/event/amystallingsa17thcenturylivinghistorypresentation/
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08/24/2026

On this day the 1662 Act of Uniformity went into effect. It required the use of the Book of Common Prayer for all services, leading the what was called "The Great Ejection," where 2,000 non-conformist ministers lost their positions in the Church of England.

08/15/2026

What a joy to be at the Nansemond Powwow!

08/14/2026

St Luke's will be closed tomorrow August 15 so that we can attend the Nansemond Powwow. Please come visit our tent at this great event. We are so grateful for our Partnership with the Nansemond Nation!

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08/07/2026

This week marks the 370th anniversary of the arrival of the Speedwell in Boston Harbor and the immediate arrest of eight Quaker missionaries by the Massachusetts Bay authorities, an event that marked the beginning of New England's most infamous persecution of the Society of Friends.

08/05/2026

Many thanks to all those who attended our Summer Series and the Civil War lecture on Saturday. The book "The Civil War in Hampton Roads sold out but we have new copies on the way! Our next big event it "Born from Conflict: A 17th Century Living History Event" on Sept. 12 and 13.

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