Currents of History Lecture: Bob Deans, author of The River Where America Began

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-04:00

2825 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223-79ND, United States | Richmond

James River Association
Publisher/HostJames River Association
Currents of History Lecture: Bob Deans, author of The River Where America Began
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An evening of discovery, connection, and fireworks over the James!
Join us on June 13 for fireworks, cocktails, and the launch of our Currents of History lecture series, a new Connect with the James program that explores the James River from its historic past to its modern renewal.
Celebrate with us as we commemorate a dual milestone—America’s 250th and JRA’s 50th! Thank you to Presenting Sponsor E. Claiborne Robins Jr. for making this series possible!
Bob Deans, author of The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James, will offer fresh perspectives on a cherished story and answer audience questions.
The lecture will be followed by a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, and a spectacular view of the SailFest 250 Richmond fireworks from our riverfront location, 9:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $76 per attendee ($80.56 with fees). Tickets close June 5th. Register Now!
This event includes a shuttle service to the James A. Buzzard River Education Center. Please meet at 4300 Williamsburg Ave, Richmond, VA 23231 for the shuttle service.
DO NOT park at the Great Shiplock Park Dock Street parking lot – this lot is closed and locked at sundown.
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