Archive for “Buildings”
Arts in the Alley breathes life back into the Ward
On a cool, but beautiful spring weekend in April, several volunteers came together in Jackson Ward to paint murals on the old, tattered walls of Historic Jackson Ward. These volunteers didn’t have a personal agenda or ego to feed. This wasn’t a competition and the only requirement was to paint.
Update to Washington Redskins training camp on West Leigh Street
Tucked behind the Science Museum of Virginia, Carver Community and next to Jackson Ward, the Washington Redskins are calling West Leigh Street their home away from home. See photos and read more about the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center now under construction on 17 acres of state property off West Leigh Street. Photo courtesy [...]
Documentary 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.
Black 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 fire at the structure gut those plans.
Daily Crime Report, April 2
On April 2 at 8:10 p.m., in the 1300 block of Catherine Street, two males were arrested for graffiti on multiple houses in the area.
Executive Mansion 200th Birthday Party
Join Virginia’s Executive Mansion for its 200th birthday celebration on Saturday, March 16!
Diversity, Discussion and Desserts
Enjoy desserts while VCU international students and Instructor Audrey Short facilitate discussions and share stories from various countries.
Public park coming to Leigh Street
The City of Richmond is hosting a follow-up community meeting about the proposed public park area on the west end of the Leigh Street property immediately behind the Science Museum.
Maggie 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 Inspiration: The Story of Maggie Lena Walker.”
Mayor Dwight Jones, RRHA CEO and HUD officials to announce award of groundbreaking HUD initiative
Mayor Dwight Jones, RRHA CEO Adrienne Goolsby and HUD officials will announce award of groundbreaking HUD initiative, to be held on
