Connecting the Projects
Changing the Public History Landscape of Richmond, Virginia
Community Proposal for a Shockoe Bottom Memorial Park
Initiated in 2015, updates to design and program ideas have taken place in the Summer of 2016 and 2017. Gabriel's Rebellion, Richmond African Burial Ground,
Initiated in 2015, updates to design and program ideas have taken place in the Summer of 2016 and 2017. Gabriel's Rebellion, Richmond African Burial Ground,
- City contractor SmithGroupJJR is working through the Statement of Purpose, and has so far held 2 Community Engagement meetings, March 7 and July 12.
- Family Representative Council Recommendations are waiting to be finalized and presented to VCU President Michael Rao; next step is to form the Implementation Committee that will make the recommendations happen.
- Friends of East End Cemetery
Monument Avenue Commission - see our open letter to the commission.
- Commission Work Group Meetings: July 31 - August 2
- Public Meetings at Virginia Historical Society, Aug. 9 and Sep. 13.
Richmond300 - Master Planning Process
- Commission Work Group Meetings: July 31 - August 2
- Public Meetings at Virginia Historical Society, Aug. 9 and Sep. 13.
Richmond300 - Master Planning Process
- In preparation for the city's 300th anniversary, 1737-2037.