Manchester Courthouse to Henry L. Marsh, III and Harold M. Marsh, Sr., Manchester Courthouse on Friday

This renaming will memorialize the achievements of two Richmond residents who made extraordinary contributions to African-American history in the city of Richmond and who worked to seek justice and equality for all.

May 16, 2016; 9:36 AM • by Richard Hayes

Manchester Court Renaming Ceremony on May 20th

WHO:

Senator Henry L. Marsh, III

U.S. Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, 3rd Congressional District

Mayor Dwight C. Jones, City of Richmond

U.S. Judge Raymond A. Jackson, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of VA

Judge D. Eugene Cheek, Chief Judge, Richmond General District Court

Helivi L. Holland, President, Old Dominion Bar Association

Vernon E. Inge, President, Richmond Bar Association

Dr. Erika E. Marsh, MD

WHAT: Renaming of the Manchester Courthouse in Honor of Henry L. Marsh, III and Harold M. Marsh, Sr.

WHEN: Friday, May 20, 2016, 4 p.m.

WHERE:

Manchester Courthouse
920 Hull Street
Richmond, VA 23224

BACKGROUND:

Mayor Dwight C. Jones introduced City Ordinance 2015-2-15 to rename the Manchester Courthouse, located at 920 Hull Street, as the “Henry L. Marsh, III and Harold M. Marsh, Sr., Manchester Courthouse.” This renaming will memorialize the achievements of two Richmond residents who made extraordinary contributions to African-American history in the city of Richmond and who worked to seek justice and equality for all.

Richmond City Council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance and dedicate the Manchester Courthouse to Henry L. Marsh, III and Harold M. Marsh, Sr. The May 20 event is the official ceremony to rename the courthouse.