The Branch House is listed on the Virginia Register and the National Register of Historic Places. | Photo by @adam_n_goldsmith
A casual walk around the Fan or Museum District can transport you back a hundred years, when Anglophilia had taken hold and Richmond’s architectural community was abuzz with Tudor Revival design + the nostalgia associated with pre-industrial life.
Also known as “Mock Tudor,” this architectural style revisits the characteristics common before and during the Tudor period in England (1485-1603) — but where can you see Tudor Revival style in the River City?
A castle on Monument Avenue
It’s all in the details at the Branch — from latticed windows to patterned brick chimneys. | Photo by @adam_n_goldsmith
Now home to the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, the Branch House was originally designed by John Russell Pope and completed in 1919, making it one of the oldest examples of the Tudor and Jacobean Revival style in Virginia.
Shakespearean stomping grounds
This photo dates back to the 1960. | Photo courtesy of Richmond Chamber of Commerce Photograph Collection. V.86.153.975/PHC0015. The Valentine, Richmond, Virginia.
Agecroft Hall’s half-timbered structure dates back to the late 15th century, when it stood in Lancashire, England. Over four centuries later, it was deteriorating. A Richmond businessman and his wife bought the building at auction in 1925, dismantled it, and transported the pieces to their property overlooking the James River.
Chesterfield Towne Center Carnival | Monday, April 21-Sunday, May 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Chesterfield Towne Center | $5 weekends, otherwise free | Follow the carnival lights, and join this family-friendly festival with games, fair foods, and a 110-ft-tall ferris wheel.
Saturday, April 26
Environmental Justice Tour | 9-11 a.m. | Jackson Ward | Free, RSVP | Join RVA’s Office of Sustainability on a guided tour exploring climate, equity, and resilience in one of Richmond’s most historic neighborhoods.
(Rescheduled) Black History Month Cleanup | 12 p.m. | Riverside Tavern | Free | Join Keep Virginia Cozy for this annual volunteer cleanup effort in Southside, followed by a happy hour hangout at Riverside Tavern.
River City Roller Derby | 5 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Greater Richmond Convention Center | $12 | Head to the flat track and let the good times roll with this double-header season opener.
Sunday, April 27
Spring Market | 12-5 p.m. | Pizza Bones | Free | Head to Church Hill to peruse local vendors with vintage wear, crafts, and artisan goods.
Our bundles secure your business more advertising space for less. | Graphic by 6AM City
The newest addition to our self-service ad portal — our advertising marketplace with no long-term contracts — is bundles. We’ve put some of our most popular products into two different offerings — each with a savings of 20%. Here’s the rundown:
Branded Content Bundle: Three placements in our newsletter, including a 75-word article and two text ads in the News Notes section.
Holocaust Remembrance Day (or Yom HaShoah). Richmond’s annual Day of Remembrance ceremony will take place at the Virginia Holocaust Museum on Sunday, April 27, from 2-4 p.m. The program will include a lighting of ceremonial candles, an awards ceremony, and a keynote address — free to the public, with registration encouraged.
Outdoors
Historic Garden Week begins Saturday, April 26, and The Garden Club of Virginia is hosting three neighborhood tours to celebrate local scenery. Create your own agenda by visiting The Poe Museum’s Enchanted Garden, perusing the grounds at Agecroft Hall (one of our spolighted Tudor Revivals), or simply visiting your favorite community garden.
Open
Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe opened its doors in Church Hill earlier this month, and you can drop by from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. any day, except Wednesdays. Plus, they just posted their menu, so you can see what’s in store before heading over. We’re eyeing The Tuscan.
Try This
This Saturday, April 26, is Indie Bookstore Day, but book lovers can celebrate all week. Join a week-long bookstore crawl, spanning from this weekend to Saturday, May 10. Print out a unique RVA bookstore passport, and collect all nine stamps by May 10 for a chance to win a $50 gift card from each participating store.
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$5,000. That’s how much your dog’s ACL surgery could cost if you don’t have pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that could be reimbursed.*
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Unlimited. As in, the limit does not exist when it comes to how many job listings you can post on the RICtoday Job Board. Get started today + watch the applications roll in. Psst — upgrade your job posting and it will be featured right here in the newsletter.
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Today’s Best voting is in full swing and there is still time to give your two cents. Remember, you can vote once per day. Share the love for your favorite local businesses here.
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A smart bird feeder that auto-captures and identifies 10,000+ bird species. It features an HD camera with a wide angle lens and full color night vision, Wi-Fi connectivity that allows you to receive real-time messages when a bird is detected, and a sturdy, waterproof fabrication for long-term use.
We’ve received dozens of pictures of your beloved pets since our initial request, and we’ve loved every single one. You can still submit photos of your RVA pet(s), just be sure to include each pet’s name + a fun fact about them if you’d like.
You may have already seen some highlights in our “Mailbag” news notes, but we’re working on putting together a feature next month that will showcase each and every one of your adorable Richmond residents.
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Answered
What’s Black Lodge’s staple $4 drink combo?
58%: One beer and one shot 22%: One coffee and one shot 14%: Two rail drinks 6%: Two beers
🎉 Correct answer: One beer and one shot
We thought it might trip folks up to include coffee in one of the choices, given Black Lodge’s “Twin Peaks” theme. If you know, you know. But you got it!
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