History Archives

Mayor Stoney says Monument Avenue Commission must now examine removal of statues

August 17, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Removal of the Confederate statues on Monument Avenue is now on the table, but Virginia law prevents their removal and would likely need to be changed before any relocation efforts could take place.

Must-See RVA! — John B. Cary School

August 17, 2017 Rocket Werks

AKA, West End School, Winthrop Manor 2100 Idlewood Avenue Built, 1912 VDHR 127-0824 Architect, Charles M. Robinson Another Gothic Revival school, courtesy Charles M. Robinson. The Cary School was named for Colonel John B. Cary,

Demonstrators march Monument Avenue Sunday following violence, chaos in Charlottesville

August 14, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

The protests late Sunday resulted in the assault of a local TV news photojournalist and at least one arrest, Richmond Police confirmed.

RVA Legends — St. Claire Hotel

August 14, 2017 Rocket Werks

Ninth & Grace Streets, NW Built, 1785 Extended, 1850’s Demolished, 1902 A survivor of the Evacuation Fire, and many name changes. About contemporary with the Swan was a brick inn erected as a residence probably

VCU School of the Arts, ICA, African American Studies Department launch racial equity initiative

August 10, 2017 RVAHub Staff

Artists Meghan K. Abadoo and Paul Rucker, and scholar Onaje X.O. Woodbine will join the group as it explores efforts to redress social disparities and inequities within VCU and the broader Richmond community while drawing on the transformative potential of arts and culture.

Make your voice heard at public Monument Avenue Commission meeting tonight at VHS

August 9, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Fifty speakers will be chosen at random to speak for two minutes each and share their opinions on how context should be added to the Confederate statues on Monument Avenue.

RVA Legends — Barret Double House

August 8, 2017 Rocket Werks

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

Must-See RVA! — Fraternal Order of Eagles Building

August 4, 2017 Rocket Werks

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

RVA Legends — More Big Lumber

July 31, 2017 Rocket Werks

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

VHS hosting behind the scenes tour exploring Virginia’s westward movement

July 28, 2017 Trevor Dickerson

Explore Virginia’s history of exploration of the “wild west” with a behind the scenes tour this Saturday, July 29th.

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