So long, RVA!
Virginia State Capitol: The Capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson, has housed state government since 1788. The wings of the building were added between 1904 and 1906. The Capitol reopened in 2007 after a $104.5 million restoration and expansion project that began in 2004. Statues of Virginia historic figures dot the grounds. Also onsite is the […]
For the first time ever since I lived here, the Central National Bank building is lit up from the inside. It is a beautiful sight.
This is sad news from the Historic Jackson Ward Association: Charles Finley, President of the HJWA, passed Sunday afternoon.
Rumors began over the summer of several Richmond history museums merging. It seems there was some truth to that rumor…RVA is for Civil War history. The Museum of the Confederacy (MOC) and The Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar (ACWC) announced today a new partnership that will combine the two museums into a new entity. Located at […]
Walk over to Gallery 5 today between 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. for theWell Worn Market: Holiday Shopping Edition. Local vendors will be selling handmade and vintage goods. Read more about the Well Worn Market, here. Vendors at the market include: Yesterdays Heroes Vintage SharpMan rva Menswear/ Vintage James Kohler Mid-Century Modern Furniture and housewares Square Trade Goods Company Soy Candles […]
On Thursday, November 14, an armed robbery took place in the 100 block of West Marshall Street. From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: No shots were fired and no one was injured in a predawn armed robbery today in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood. Police said the robbery occurred at 5:47 a.m. in the south alley of the […]
If you are like most people, you use Pinterest to procrastinate and your page is full of recipes that you will most likely never make, images of neon pink tights with yellow dachshunds stamped on them, inspiration, and pure internet randomness. If you are the Richmond Police Department, you use your Pinterest page to help […]
The Anthem Richmond Marathon, American Family Fitness Half Marathon, and the HCA Virginia 8K will be taking place this Saturday, November 16. Restricted parking in the area will begin on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and in some areas continue through 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Below is a list of closures in our neighborhood and maps of […]
During construction and renovations, the Valentine Richmond History Center is offering Hard Hat Happy Hour on Wednesdays between 4:30—6:00 p.m. Visit their website to learn more and register.
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