Upcoming events

Upcoming events

Whether it’s a small Sunday gathering or our annual Gala, this is the place to see all the upcoming events happening with ReStory.

Join us for open house tours, artist talks and more!

Group of people at outdoor gathering under a blue canopy, with trees and a car in the background, some standing and talking, one person holding a dog leash.
A table set with a clear glass cake dome covering brownies, a large glass pitcher of water, a small house-shaped decor item, a yellow-orange pumpkin, and disposable cups, outdoors on a green tablecloth with a woodland background.
A small, weathered white house with a stepping stone walkway leading up to the front door, surrounded by green trees under a clear blue sky. A blue canopy tent is set up in the yard with a table underneath, covered with a red and white cloth, along w
Four people standing outdoors near a large tree, socializing, with parked cars visible in the background, under a blue canopy tent, during daytime.
A group of people enjoying an outdoor gathering under a blue canopy tent in a lush, green park with large trees and open fields.
Group of people gathered outdoors near a building, standing on a concrete pathway surrounded by trees and grass, with chairs and a blue canopy tent nearby.
Two musicians perform outdoors: one playing an acoustic guitar and the other singing into a microphone, surrounded by music equipment and a small table with a red water bottle.
Group of people standing outdoors on a grassy area near a large tree, engaged in conversation on a sunny day.
People sitting under a blue canopy tent at a small outdoor gathering, with a dark gray car, trees, and a shed in the background.
Two people playing a game outdoors in a park with trees, grass, and a small bridge in the background.
Group of people gathered outside a weathered, white, single-story building with black window frames, during daytime. Some are standing on a concrete pathway, one person is playing guitar, and others are engaged in conversation. A blue canopy tent and
Group of people gathered under a blue canopy tent outdoors, with some sitting at a table and others standing.
Three smiling people sitting outdoors under a blue canopy, with a rural background including trees and a small shed, enjoying a conversation.
People gathered under a blue canopy tent outdoors, with greenery and parked cars in the background, during a sunny day.
An elderly man with a gray beard, glasses, wearing a black beret and red shirt, talking to a woman in a floral blouse, smiling outdoors under a blue canopy, with trees and a white shed in the background.
A man with a beard, wearing glasses, a black cap, and a black t-shirt, is playing an acoustic guitar under a blue canopy. There is a table with food, drinks, and flowers nearby in an outdoor setting with trees and open land in the background.
Group of people sitting under a blue canopy at an outdoor event, with trees and parked cars in the background.
An outdoor gathering with a band playing music and people sitting under a blue canopy tent on a grassy area in front of an old, weathered white building surrounded by trees.
A man walking on a cracked concrete pathway in front of an old white house with open windows and a small porch, with lawn chairs and a card table under a blue canopy on the grass.
People gathered outdoors under a blue canopy, listening to a musician playing an acoustic guitar, with several others sitting and taking photos during a casual social event in a rural setting.
People sitting under a blue canopy at an outdoor gathering, viewed through a window screen.
A group of people gathered under a blue canopy at an outdoor event in a park. Some are sitting on chairs, and one man is standing with a drink in his hand. There are tables with snacks or items, and a car is parked in the background among trees.
Two musicians playing guitars and a keyboard outdoors during daytime, near a white building with a window, under a large tree with green leaves, with colorful autumn trees in the background.
People gathered under a blue canopy tent outdoors, with trees and parked cars in the background, at what appears to be a community event or gathering.
A summer outdoor gathering under a blue canopy in a park with a table of food, drinks, and people talking.
People sitting under a blue canopy tent on a grassy area with trees and houses in the background on a sunny day.
Group of people gathered outdoors under trees, engaging in conversation during the daytime.
A group of five elderly people and one middle-aged man gathered under a blue canopy on a sunny day, sitting at a table outdoors in a park or backyard with green trees and parked cars in the background.
A man in a baseball cap playing a wind instrument in an outdoor setting with trees in the background, and a person playing an acoustic guitar nearby.
View of three people sitting under a tree outdoors seen through a window frame.
ReStory Art Fair
Apr
18

ReStory Art Fair

ReStory Welcomes you to our first annual art Fair

Experience the vibrant heart of rural Virginia with our first annual art fair!

ReStory in conjunction with the local community will be hosting the first annual ReStory Art Fair on April 18th, 2026. Immerse yourself in exquisite art, live music, and light refreshments. Discover the talent of artists and artisans from around the area in a true back-home style experience filled with local charm and rural delights. This will be an unforgettable celebration of arts and crafts. Artists working in all mediums will be featuring their work for sale and a children’s craft opportunity will also be available.

Don’t miss the local Charlotte County School art competition for Grades K-12 and be sure to vote on each groups People’s Choice award!

Together we will bring art into the heart of Virginia’s rural communities.

Open Call for Artists & Artisans

ReStory’s first annual Art Fair will be taking place on April 18th. The call for Artists and Artisans is now OPEN! We are seeking local and semi-local visual artists, ceramicists, jewelry makers, and all other artisans looking to bring their art to the community. Applications will be reviewed in February and notifications will be sent out in March! Know someone who is an artist? Be sure to send them our way!

Applications are open now and close on February 28th!

Apply As A Vendor

Interested in sponsoring the event? Please reach out to Lillian Merritt at restoryartsfoundation@gmail.com

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Sunday Social
Apr
19

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments and tours of the house. Each month will feature a new and interesting way to interact more with the community.

Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday Social!

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Sunday Social
May
24

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments and tours of the house. Each month will feature a new and interesting way to interact more with the community.

Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday Social!

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Sunday Social
Jun
21

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments and tours of the house. Each month will feature a new and interesting way to interact more with the community.

Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday Social!

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Sunday Social
Jul
19

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments and tours of the house. Each month will feature a new and interesting way to interact more with the community.

Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday Social!

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Sunday Social
Aug
23

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments and tours of the house. Each month will feature a new and interesting way to interact more with the community.

Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday Social!

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Sunday Social
Sep
20

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments and tours of the house. Each month will feature a new and interesting way to interact more with the community.

Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday Social!

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Sunday Social
Oct
18

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments and tours of the house. Each month will feature a new and interesting way to interact more with the community.

Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday Social!

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Sunday Social
Oct
19

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments, tours of the house, and the chance to donate to the project. Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday social.

Part of a monthly event series: Sunday Social every second to last Sunday of the month.

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Sunday Social
Sep
21

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments, tours of the house, and the chance to donate to the project. Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday social.

Part of a monthly event series: Sunday Social every second to last Sunday of the month.

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Sunday Social
Aug
24

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments, tours of the house, and the chance to donate to the project. Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday social.

Part of a monthly event series: Sunday Social every second to last Sunday of the month.

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Sunday Social
Jul
20

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments, tours of the house, and the chance to donate to the project. Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday social.

Part of a monthly event series: Sunday Social every second to last Sunday of the month.

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Sunday Social
Jun
22

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments, tours of the house, and the chance to donate to the project. Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday social.

Part of a monthly event series: Sunday Social every second to last Sunday of the month.

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First Friday
Jun
6

First Friday

  • 921 Main Street Lynchburg, VA, 24504 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at 921 Main Street for the first event in a series of First Friday exhibitions featuring local artists, interactive activities, and our newest artist residency.

Lillian Merritt will be June’s featured artist sharing moving visual stories as well as unveiling her latest project: The Gertrude Shook House. There will be fresh baked goodies, captivating artwork, and a chance for you to become part of the exhibition. Bring a friend and join the story!

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Sunday Social
Jun
1

Sunday Social

  • 7282 George Washington Highway Keysville, VA, 23947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in seeing The Gertrude Shook House and socializing with the community? This is your opportunity!

You will get the chance to see behind-scenes of the restoration project as well as socialize with friends and neighbors. This monthly gathering will include light refreshments, tours of the house, and the chance to donate to the project. Bring a friend and join us on the lawn for a Sunday social.

Part of a monthly event series: Sunday Socials will be every second to last Sunday of the month.

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