Richmond Parks and Recreation has announced that Festival of the Arts at the Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park will indeed happen in 2022. With its eclectic mix of old and new, the Festival of Arts has become one of Richmond’s cultural treasures, bringing … [Read more...] about Dogwood Dell Festival of the Arts: FREE Entertainment & Events
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Richmond’s Museums Highlight History, Art, Science and More
Whether going to spend a rainy day, entertain the family, show out-of-town visitors around or go on a date, museums fit the bill. The Richmond region is rich with attractions and institutions that highlight history, art, science and more at Agecroft … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Museums Highlight History, Art, Science and More
Richmond Institutions Celebrate Black History Month
Many museums in Richmond continue to tell the well-known, little-known and untold stories of struggle, sacrifice, achievement, and triumph that have been created over the 400-year history since the first Africans touched American soil. These stories shape who we … [Read more...] about Richmond Institutions Celebrate Black History Month
Capital City Kwanzaa Festival Dec. 30
This year, the Elegba Folklore Society 2021 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival on Thursday, December 30, 2021 is cancelled. Kwanzaa is the an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal … [Read more...] about Capital City Kwanzaa Festival Dec. 30
Celebrating Juneteenth in Richmond, Virginia
Juneteenth is now a state holiday in Virginia. Elegba Folklore Society describes The History of Juneteenth as a freedom celebration that became a tradition when, on June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger sailed into Galveston harbor and issued a proclamation that … [Read more...] about Celebrating Juneteenth in Richmond, Virginia
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