History Archives

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Women’s Monument unveiled on Capitol Square: ‘No pedestals, no weapons, no horses’

October 15, 2019 Capital News Service

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.

RVA Legends – Jimmie “Punk” Monteith Jr.

October 7, 2019 Richard Hayes

Today’s RVA Legends is a little different than usual. Today we’re not focused on a place but rather a person.

Kehinde Wiley Sculpture Unveiled in NYC, Heads South in December

September 30, 2019 Capital News Service

Artist Kehinde Wiley’s monumental statue “Rumors of War” was unveiled in Times Square on Friday. The statue is Wiley’s response to the Confederate sculptures scattered throughout the South, especially in Richmond, Virginia.

Must-See RVA! — Children’s Home Society of Virginia

September 27, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

[IOR] — Allison & Addison’s Fertilizing and Chemical Works, Richmond, Virginia — circa 1886

RVA Legends — Allison & Addison

September 24, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

Forest Hill Walking History Tour on Saturday

September 20, 2019 Richard Hayes

Get in a nice walk, learn about the Dip the Dip , the Stone House, and your former neighbors.

Must-See RVA! — Peter Copland House

September 20, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

[RVCJ93] — T. C. Williams Tobacco Company’s Works — Sixth & Canal Streets NE?

RVA Legends — T. C. Williams Tobacco Company

September 17, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

At Cabell Library, VCU students comb through some of history’s most significant comic books

September 17, 2019 RVAHub Staff

“It’s a very rich and deep research collection. [But] you don’t have to be doing research, you don’t have to be doing a project. If you just want to come in and read some EC Comics, I can help you out.”

Must-See RVA! — Henrico County Courthouse

September 13, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

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