What is Tudorcon??
Tudorcon is simply: three days of learning, feasting, music, food, dancing, and generally partying like it's 1509. And this year we will be in a new location, at the authentic Tudor home, Agecroft Hall, in Richmond, VA from September 20-22. We will bring together Tudor history enthusiasts from all over the world with their favorite authors, bloggers, and podcasters.
The mission of Tudorcon is to build friendships with other Tudor enthusiasts while learning from some of the leading authors, bloggers, and podcasters. Imagine three days of building new friendships with people who "get" your Tudor obsession. Who will laugh at your jokes about whether Tom Seymour shot Edward's dog, or if Anne of Cleves really was the ugly one. While also learning from leading historians talking on subjects ranging from Tudor handwriting to gardens to Margaret Beaufort!
How the Event Goes:
We start out on Friday evening with a welcome party. There is music and entertainment, a costume contest, Tudor trivia, and a chance for all of us to get to know each other. If you're coming on your own, you'll meet lots of new friends during the Friday night welcome party!
Saturday we start with talks at 10am, but there is a light breakfast provided at 9. We break for a catered lunch, with more talks in the afternoon. Saturday evening you're on your own to explore Richmond.
Sunday we also start at 10am, again with light breakfast at 9, and finish up at about 1pm with new friendships and memories, and lots of new Tudor learning!
SPEAKERS and ENTERTAINMENT
This is a sample based on previous Tudorcon events. We'll be issuing the Call For Speakers in January 2025.
Brigitte Webster
Author of Eating with the Tudors
Carol Ann Lloyd
British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics
Janet Wertman
author of The Seymour Saga
Samantha Bullat
Royal Robes
Agenda
Tudorcon 2025 will be an immersive and invaluable experience taking place over three action-packed days in beautiful Agecroft Hall, in Richmond Virginia.
Each day will be made up of engaging presentations from some of the leading Tudor bloggers, podcasters, and personalities, with hands on demonstrations of historic crafts and period music.
** Final hours subject to change**
Friday October 3, 2025
6pm-7pm: Registration
7pm-9:00pm: Welcome party with period games, dancing, trivia, and music. Costume fashion show, and a photographer will be available to take portraits (appointments need to be pre-booked).
Canapés and non-alcoholic drinks provided.
Saturday October 4, 2025
9am: light continental breakfast (included)
10am - 4pm: Talks and presentations with a break for lunch.
6pm: Evening Lute Concert with Ronn McFarlane and Andrew McEvoy
Featuring sets by Andrew McEvoy on guitar and Ronn McFarlane on lute, with background historical discussion.
Sunday October 5, 2025
9am: light continental breakfast (included)
10am-2pm: Talks and Presentations
What's included in the price?
Your ticket price covers:
- All talks on Saturday and Sunday.
- Saturday evening concert
- Welcome party on Friday evening with party food, music, activities (there will be a cash bar for those who want to indulge in some modern day ale).
- Light breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, food truck lunch on Sunday
- Private Tour of Agecroft Hall
The Venue: Agecroft Hall
Agecroft Hall is a Tudor manor house and estate located in Richmond, Virginia. The manor house was built in the late 15th century, and was originally located in the Irwell Valley, at Agecroft, Pendlebury, then in the county of Lancashire, England.
During an era when many wealthy American families were building extensive country estates emulating those they had seen in Europe, Mr. Thomas C Williams, whose business interests included tobacco, banking and shipping wished to build a true English manor house on his 23-acre estate. The manor house was dismantled, crated, transported across the Atlantic, and reconstructed.
The hall was one of three manor houses owned by the Prestwich family from 1292 when Edmund Crouchback, Earl of Lancaster, granted land on the banks of the River Erwell in Lancashire, to Adam de Prestwich. In 1350, Johanna de Tetlow, daughter of Alice de Prestwich and Jordan de Tetlow, married Richard de Langley of Middleton, after the deaths of her parents and brothers – possibly from the plague. The name "Agecroft", meaning "field of wild celery" was adopted circa 1376, the old name of Pendlebury being dropped for the manor but not for the village.
Area information:
The Richmond Visitor's Center Guide: https://www.visitrichmondva.com/
Richmond has an airport, so you can fly directly in.
There are a plethora of hotels to choose from within 15 minutes. If you need help booking anything, just let us know.
How much does it cost? The entire weekend is $429.
When is it? October 3-5
Where is it? Agecroft Hall in Richmond, VA
VERY IMPORTANT: Tickets are Transferrable, but they are non-refundable.
!This is a hard and fast rule. No exceptions!
Become a Sponsor!
Tudorcon 2025 sponsorships offer a valuable opportunity to showcase your brand and gain targeted exposure to hundreds of Tudor enthusiasts! All sponsorship levels will include plenty of exposure on website, physical signs and mentions, and the ability to give coupons and information in the welcome bags. For those who wish to have a table to sell products, table space will be available as well. Contact Heather for rates and more information.
Entertainment Only Options: New for 2025
Can't make it to the entire weekend? Don't have the time for the lectures? Come join us just for the entertainment. These tickets do not include the tour of Agecroft, or any of the talks; they are for the after-hours entertainment and party!
Saturday Ronn McFarlane and Andrew McEvoy Concert
Can't come for the entire weekend? Join us on Saturday for the concert with Ronn and Andrew. Visit with Tudorcon attendees and presenters, meet new friends, and enjoy the music and history in the beautiful grounds of Agecroft Hall.
Weekend Entertainment Pass - Two Nights of Fun!
Come to the Welcome Party on Friday, and the concert on Saturday! Enjoy the costumes, games and shenanigans on Friday, and the music and history on Saturday.