‘Headman’ gets fixed up for Folk Festival

The “‘Headman” statue on Brown’s Island got spruced up for the Richmond Folk Festival.  The “Foundry Park Bridge” — which will end just west of the statue — won’t be ready until at least November and has been overshadowing “Headman” for the past couple of months. Learn more about Headman: WHAT: ‘Headman’ on Brown’s Island […]

October 15, 2011; 6:23 AM • by Phil Riggan

The “‘Headman” statue on Brown’s Island got spruced up for the Richmond Folk Festival. 

The “Foundry Park Bridge” — which will end just west of the statue — won’t be ready until at least November and has been overshadowing “Headman” for the past couple of months. Learn more about Headman:

WHAT: ‘Headman’ on Brown’s Island in downtown Richmond, Virginia.

LOCATION: Brown’s Island near the foot of the bridge over the Haxall Canal at the of 7th Street.

ARTIST: Paul DiPasquale.

DEDICATION: Nov. 25, 1993 (bronze statue).

DESCRIPTION: The 9 1/2 foot tall bronze sculpture commemorates the contributions of the black boatman on the James River. His two arms are holding an oar and his head looks to his side over his shoulder. The boat is made of cypress and oak and his hands are attached to a wooden oar.

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