Known as “Queen Molly,” the woman who set the finest table in early 19th century Richmond, Mary Randolph and the unnamed enslaved cooks in her kitchens produced food that set the standard for excellence in Southern cookery. Join Indigo House proprietor and food historian Leni Sorensen as she explores the way Mary Randolph's cookbook bridged the gap between British Colonial cooking and the development of distinct American foodways.

Celebrate fall at the Poe Museum! Join Wilton House Museum and other community partners on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00am-2:00pm for an enchanted day of free Poe inspired arts, crafts, and programming brought to you by The Poe Museum. Enjoy garden games and storytime in our Enchanted Garden. Costumes encouraged!

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Once described as "one of the most ancient families in the country," the roots of the Randolph family of Virginia run deep...as do their secrets! Venture through Wilton, a c. 1753 Randolph plantation manor house, under cover of night to hear tantalizing tales of murder, heartbreak, ghostly spirits, and more!

Join the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) and more than 20 local non-profits--including Wilton House Museum!--for some FREE historic Halloween fun at the second annual Trick or Treat at VMHC community event, presented by Mars Wrigley. Participating partners will set up spooky stations throughout the museum for kids to safely trick or treat for candy and other free giveaways. There will also be crafts, games, a Halloween band, bounce house, trackless train, chocolate making demos, and free museum admission!