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The Richmond Slave Trail joins JRPS
A historical marker along the trail
The Richmond Slave Trail starts at Manchester Docks and winds its way into the city. | Photo courtesy of the Capital Region Land Conservancy.
If you recently visited the Richmond Slave Trail, you may not have been aware that you were likely unknowingly trespassing during your walk. But now that the Capital Region Land Conservancy has recently acquired 4.5 more acres, your entire stroll will be technically legal.

The 130-foot wide, 2,300-foot long strip between I-95 and Ancarrow’s Landing was formerly owned by Norfolk Southern — something both Richmond City Council and the railroad company was aware of when they adopted the Richmond Riverfront Plan in 2012.

But this new purchase guarantees the trail’s long-term accessibility and preservation. Ownership will go to the city so that the land, which runs alongside the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, can officially become part of the James River Park System.

A marker along the richmond slave trail

The Friends of the James River Park are still seeking $30,000 in donations from the public.

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Photo courtesy of the Capital Region Land Conservancy

The Richmond Slave Trail Commission was formed in 1998 to establish and preserve the historical riverside walking path. The trail begins at the Manchester Docks — the hub of Richmond’s slave trade — and follows the route that enslaved people would walk into the city. This section of trail is also the same that was recently featured in the VMFA exhibit “Dawoud Bey: Elegy.”

The land is also the site of Virginia’s first rail line — the Chesterfield Railroad Company opened in 1831 and carried freight, carrying freight from the Midlothian Mines to the Manchester Docks.

The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation has provided a $150,000 grant for the purchase, but require that this be matched 1:1. The Friends of the James River Park System has thrown in $30,000 and is asking the public to donate another $30,000. Donations can be made on their website.
 
 
Events
 
Monday, April 1
  • April Fool’s Day Market | Monday, April 1 | 3-8 p.m. | Black Heath Meadery, 1313 Altamont Ave., Richmond | Free entry | Shop local art, vintage goods, and gifts with food by the Thai soul food pop-up Eat Boi.
Tuesday, April 2
Wednesday, April 3
  • “Hidden in Plain Sight” Book Talk | Wednesday, April 3 | 12-1 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $5 | In an illustrated lecture, Rachel Stephens will share her recently published findings, which address themes of concealment regarding the art of slavery.
Thursday, April 4
  • “Abraham Lincoln in Richmond” Talk | Thursday, April 4 | 6-7 p.m. | RPL East End Branch, 1200 N. 25th St., Richmond | Free | Historian Mike Gorman will discuss myths and facts surrounding Lincoln’s visit to Richmond on April 4, 1865.
Friday, April 5
  • NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Championships | Friday, April 5-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | Henrico Sports & Events Center, 11000 Telegraph Rd., Richmond | $12 | Be a part of history when the top 100 wheelchair basketball teams in the country compete for national titles.
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Children's Museum of Richmond
 
News Notes
 
Traffic
  • The city has scheduled a three week “pothole blitz,” beginning today. Weather permitting, the Department of Public Works aims to clear its backlog of 439 pothole repair requests. Want a pothole near you filled? Fill out an online service request.
Biz
  • Coca-Cola has completed a $50 million renovation to its bottling plant in Henrico. The warehouse in Sandston bottles Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani water, and more. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Development
  • The region’s only Porsche dealer, known for decades as Euroclassics Porsche, is getting a new showroom, service center, and even a new name. The Midlothian dealership is rebranding to Porsche Richmond as it begins work on a new 38,000-sqft building. (Richmond BizSense)
Health
  • The Richmond and Henrico Health District is celebrating a successful Spring school immunization campaign after distributing 945 doses of school-required immunizations to 714 students across 27 events. Appointments are still available for students to get the shots required for the 2024-2025 school year.
Wellness
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Travel
 
 
The Buy
 
The Song of Everything Book to celebrate National Poetry Month. This poetic journey takes an adventure through South Carolina’s State Parks.
 
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The Richmond Slave Trail is one of many interconnected trails along the James River. This spring weather is a perfect opportunity to get out and explore.
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