Expect a day filled with local craft beer, pumpkin-related dishes from area restaurant vendors, and activities for families and kids.

There was unity around one message in Richmond Tuesday among a diverse crowd of over 1,000 women: empowerment. From entertainer Queen Latifah to the first ladies of Virginia to a Native American chief, the Women’s Achieve Summit at the Greater Richmond Convention Center celebrated women’s achievements and explored how to continue reaching new frontiers.

The nation’s first monument created to showcase remarkable women of Virginia now stands on Capitol Square. Hundreds watched the unveiling Monday of “The Virginia Women’s Monument,” which features seven statues honoring women from different parts of the Commonwealth.

Make sure you can participate in the upcoming election on November 5th.

Records were broken, beer was drunk, art was created, songs were sung, and the dancing never stopped.