History in Jackson Ward
From the Facebook page of our friends at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site:
View ArticleFollow Lincoln’s Footsteps Through Richmond
On Sunday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., join Park Ranger Mike Gorman for a free walking tour through Richmond. The Richmond National Battlefield park is partnering with the City of Richmond...
View Article335th Tax Tribute Ceremony
On Wednesday, November 21 at 10:oo a.m., Governor McDonnell and Mrs. McDonnell will participate in the 335th Annual Tax Tribute Ceremony at the Executive Mansion. Dating back to the Treaty of Middle...
View Article71st Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day takes place Friday, December 7
Sponsored by the Navy League of the United States, Richmond Council. Honoring those Virginians killed at Pearl Harbor in 1941, which resulted in the United States entering World War II. Begins at 11:00...
View ArticleHistory of Monumental Church and the Richmond Theater Fire
In the Court End neighborhood sits a memorial to those who perished on December 26, 1811 in the Richmond Theater Fire. Designed by Robert Mills, Monumental Church was named a National Historic Landmark...
View ArticleCommunity Conversation series begins January 3
In conjunction with the Future of Richmond’s Past and the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC), the Valentine Richmond History Center will be hosting five free evening programs for the...
View Article100 Days to Freedom: The Emancipation Proclamation and Watch Night
Shortly before the New Year, you may have heard about watch parties taking place to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation taking effect. This month you may join the Maggie L....
View ArticleHistoryMobile at State Capital
The HistoryMobile is in town and will be parked between the State Capital and Old City Hall until Friday. What is the HistoryMobile? This 500 square foot tractor trailer museum has been traveling...
View ArticleMaggie L. Walker NHS kicks off film series with documentary
Join Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site on February 2, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the park’s visitor center at 600 N. 2nd St., in Richmond for a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Our...
View ArticleWhat’s in your brown bag?
This week’s Brown Bag discussion features Ron Stallings, president of Walker Row Partnerships. Ron will discuss “The Jackson Ward: A Destination Historic District.” This event takes place from...
View ArticleDiscussing Richmond in the 1970s
Tonight the Future of Richmond’s Past, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, and the Valentine Richmond History Center will be discussing “Richmond in the 1970s” as part of the monthly...
View ArticleKilling Lincoln Premiere
For several days last August, movie trucks and actors were seen along Broad Street filming the “other” Lincoln movie. National Geographic Channel’s “Killing Lincoln” will have its Virginia premiere...
View Article“Matinees with Miss Maggie” Moving to New Location
From the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Facebook page: Thanks to everyone who has been attending the Matinees with Miss Maggie programs!! Due to the great turnout, we will be moving the next...
View ArticleGroupon Deal for Valentine Richmond History Center Walking Tours
If you have never been on a walking tour with the Valentine Richmond History Center, now is your chance to purchase discounted tickets through Groupon. The guides are always friendly and full of...
View ArticleVirginia’s Executive Mansion’s 200th Birthday Party moved to the Library of...
Due to weather conditions, the Virginia Executive Mansion’s 200th birthday party has been moved to the Library of Virginia. This free event is open to the public. Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. More...
View ArticleVisit Seven Historic Homes for free this weekend
Travel through history for free this weekend! Seven historic homes will offer free admission this weekend, March 22-23. This is a great way to explore the history of Richmond. Several of the homes are...
View ArticleBlack History Museum in Jackson Ward opening 2014
From timesdispatch.com Call it a sort of homecoming. In the early 1980s, the founders of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia leased the Leigh Street Armory as a home, only to see a...
View ArticleThe Peoples Library
We all have our own story to tell. Do you want your story added to the permanent collection of the Main Library? Now you can through the People’s Library project. Started by VCU student Mark...
View ArticleDocumentary about Barbara Johns
On Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m., the Library of Virginia will be showing “Barbara Johns: The Making of an Icon ” a documentary film by Fabrice Chiambretto. This is a FREE event. From the Library of...
View ArticleBlack History Museum coming to Jackson Ward
On May 24 the Black History Museum announced that Dominion Resources has committed $500,000.00 to its “Bold Vision, Bright Future” Campaign. The scope of the $13 million comprehensive campaign includes...
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