Richmond Parks and Recreation's Festival of the Arts at the Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park is underway. With its eclectic mix of old and new, the Festival of Arts has become one of Richmond’s cultural treasures, bringing the Richmond community … [Read more...] about Dogwood Dell Festival of the Arts: FREE Entertainment & Events
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Museums in Richmond, Virginia
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. Richmond, … [Read more...] about Museums in Richmond, Virginia
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
Celebrating Juneteenth in Richmond, Virginia
Juneteenth is now a state holiday in Virginia and a federal holiday. 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 … [Read more...] about Celebrating Juneteenth in Richmond, Virginia