A DAY OF VITAL (AND FUN!) TECHNOLOGY & AGRICULTURE
Wednesday, September 30, 9:30AM - 4:30 PM
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.
The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting from the ownership and operation of different types of vehicles and by publishing insurance loss results by vehicle make and model.
In 1992, IIHS opened the Vehicle Research Center (VRC). Tucked in the foothills of central Virginia, this state-of-the-art facility is where we perform the crash tests and other evaluations that form the basis of our widely consulted vehicle ratings.
An expansion of the VRC completed in 2015 enhanced our crash avoidance testing capabilities. We added nighttime tests of headlight performance on our enlarged track and began testing front crash prevention systems for their ability to avoid pedestrians in addition to other vehicles. We run pedestrian tests both during daylight hours and at night, and our covered track allows this work to continue rain or shine.
Central Virginia is home to wineries, breweries, cideries, orchards, fresh produce markets, and even the most prestigious free-range turkey operation.
King Family Vineyards has been touted as one of the best wineries in Virginia. Our wines have won dozens of top awards, yet we remain most proud that our vineyard farm remains true to its roots. Our wines embody the rich, beautiful, and complex history of American wine. When you visit King Family Vineyards, your experience here becomes part of the story of this place. It’s a story infused with adventure, delight, and an authentic welcome to a home we’re so happy to share.
The KellyBronze is the direct descendant of the turkeys that took Henry VIII and the noble Tudor table by storm. The KellyBronze turkey is raised wild – free to run and forage in woodlands across four seasons. We still follow the age-old tradition of plucking them by hand and dry hanging them to allow the flavour to intensify and the meat to tenderise. It’s not the easiest, nor the cheapest way to farm turkeys but the KellyBronze is a royalty amongst roasts.
WEDNESDAY EVENING RECEPTION & DINNER
Wednesday Night, September 30, 6:30 p.m.
Tavern & Grocery is a restaurant happily based on local, seasonal ingredients, prepared in an elevated fashion and served by a knowledgeable and friendly staff. We love what we do and welcome every guest in a way that makes them feel they have come to a truly special place, creating a memorable dining experience.
