History Archives

Must-See RVA! — Richmond Normal Colored School

April 19, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

RVA Legends — The Municipal War

April 16, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

Must-See RVA! — Gretter House

April 12, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

On anniversary of Lee’s surrender, ACLU calls for removal of his statue

April 10, 2019 Capital News Service

On the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Army’s surrender, the ACLU called on the public to urge Gov. Ralph Northam to use his executive power to remove the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue.

RVA Legends — Patrick Gibson House

April 8, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

Must-See RVA! — The Mutual Building

April 5, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

RVA Legends — Original Richmond YMCA

April 1, 2019 Rocket Werks

In the 1880s, the interests of the Richmond YMCA, the association’s national building program and muscular Christianity combined to create the first Y facility here.

Must-See RVA! — Catlin House

March 29, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

Calling all J.R. Tucker alumni: Connect with other Tigers and celebrate the school’s next chapter

March 28, 2019 Trevor Dickerson

The school’s many alumni and friends are invited to gather at the Parham Road campus April 20 to connect with other Tigers, reminisce about the existing school and celebrate the next chapter.

Maymont announces new senior curator for historic Dooley Mansion

March 26, 2019 RVAHub Staff

David Voelkel is a museum professional with 20 years of experience in museum and project management including physical care of collections, interpretation of historic sites, historical research and strategic planning.

1 2 3 … 33 »