Historic Richmond's Quoit Club

Thursday, April 16
Private Residence - Members Only

Join us for a tour of a private Hampton Gardens residence, a rare historic cottage in Richmond’s West End. Dating to the mid-19th century, this one-story, Italianate dwelling features a low hip roof, S-curve brackets supporting deep eaves, 11 foot ceilings and historic outbuildings. An 1881 deed shows the cottage on a 99 acre farm named "Sharon", owned by the Williams family, several of whom were instrumental in the founding of the University of Richmond's law school. Today, the residence sits among the stately Colonial Revival homes of a Westhampton neighborhood developed by businessman Abram L. McClellan in the early 20th century.

Thursday, May 21
William Fox Elementary School

Originally built in 1911, William Fox Elementary was designed by Charles M Robinson and sits on an entire city block in the center of the Fan District. It is a two-story brick and stone building, mostly vernacular in style with some Arts and Crafts influence, topped by a cupola. In 2022 the building suffered a devastating fire, resulting in an outpouring of community support to preserve the building. The school reopened for the 2025-2026 year. Join us for a tour and discussion of the recently renovated school with Quin Evans, the local architecture firm that worked on this project.

Thursday, June 18
The Well Collective – Branch & Co. Building

The Well Collective is located within the historic Branch & Co Building at 1015 E Main Street within the Main Street Banking Historic District. Originally constructed in 1866, this building is one of three remaining original cast iron front buildings in Richmond. The Well Collective is a nonprofit that serves as a community-focused organization that offers a diverse set of programming for personal and community development, while acknowledging Richmond’s unique history and its role in the broader American narrative.

Thursday, July 16
Tilt Creative + Production

Tour the Golden Hammer Awards winner for Downtown Dynamism! Originally built as three buildings dating from 1874 and 1875, it served as a tannery shop, letter shop, and dry goods store. The building is now owned by Tilt Creative + Production, a minority-and-women-owned creative agency.  Tilt’s renovation of a Reconstruction-era building in Shockoe Slip is a tribute to the city’s resilience and transformation. The project embodies the spirit of resistance and progress, blending Richmond’s history with its future through thoughtful design and creative adaptation.

Thursday, August 20
Maymont – Dooley Mansion

Join Maymont staff for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dooley Mansion, newly reopened after a milestone renovation. The Dooley — or Maymont — Mansion was built in 1893 and stands as a remarkably complete expression of Gilded Age luxury and opulence. Guests will learn about the Mansion’s history as well as the extensive restoration work completed as part of Maymont’s campaign leading up to its 100th anniversary. 

Thursday, September 17
Private Residence - Members Only

Cabin Hill, located on the James River, was originally constructed circa 1910 as two log cabins and in 1964 the owners engaged renowned architect Bud Hyland to design a Mid-Century Modern addition to create a kitchen and make it a more family friendly home. The addition has his signature vertical board and batten exterior, which true to his Frank Lloyd Wright training blended seamlessly with the cabin and natural surroundings.  New owners will discuss their plans to bring the house into the 21st century for the next generation.