See what Monroe Park and the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart looked like in the 1960s versus today. | Historic photo by Richmond City Planning Commission via Library of Virginia, contemporary photo by RICtoday
Lucky for you, it’s pretty easy to search and scroll through the listings. Who knows? Maybe your favorite local haunt made the cut.
Take a history dive
Head to the interactive database on the Virginia Department of Historic Resources website.
Use filters to search specific locations within the state — Richmond (Ind. City) for local listings.
Start scrolling through 200 registered landmarks, neighborhood districts, cemeteries, and more.
Pro tip: You can sort your search by name, ID, or listing date.
Bonus: Search the address or building name of your fave local spot to see if it shows up.
We did our own sleuthing + found 10 historic locations you might pass every day. Here’s one to get the ball rolling:
This Italianate building is one of the most well-preserved firehouses in the region + now home to the local nonprofit Gallery 5. | Photo courtesy of Eli Pousson, Flickr
Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical” | Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15 | Times vary | Lora M. Robins Theatre (Steward School) | $20 | Youth and adults take to the stage for this magical narrative, beloved for decades.
Friday, June 13
Celebrate the Bay | 6-9:30 p.m. | New Kent Winery, New Kent | Price of purchase | We know it may be a bit of a drive, but this annual fundraiser event is a must for fans of seafood, wine, craft beer, and Jimmy Buffett tribute performances.
Saturday, June 14
Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865 Exhibition | Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture | $12 | See the premiere of this exhibit, which explores the lives of Black Virginians through powerful presentations and first-person accounts.
Richmond Ivy Pride Night | 7 p.m. | City Stadium | $15 | Root for joyful love + an Ivy win at this match against Virginia Atlantic FC.
Sunday, June 15
Father’s Day BBQ Bash | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Vines at Oakdale, Ashland | $28+ | Celebrate this holiday with music, cold drinks, and all things BBQ.
Keg & Oyster Festival | 12-6 p.m. | Hardywood Park Brewing- West Creek | Free | Drop by for food vendors like Rappahannock Oysters Co., Jiji’s Frozen Custard, and Mayor Meats + stay for the live music and family-friendly fun.
Father’s Day Bonsai Workshop | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | PlantHouse | $46 | Grab one ticket for the father figure in your life or reserve two and share this space, dedicated to relaxation and growth.
A 3,700 sqft Lego store is slated to join the ranks at Short Pump Town Center. As you may already know, in 2022, Lego announced a $1 billion investment in a Lego manufacturing factory in Chesterfield. Consider this store the next colorful building block in Lego’s local empire. (CBS 6)
Open
Have you made a trip to Nouveau Provisions yet? The Carytown wine bar opened earlier this year, but in more recent news, the restaurant’s new outdoor patio is almost ready to go — just in time for sipping and snacking in the sun.
Coming Soon
Fans of coffee and cute cats are in for a treat. The Purrfect Bean is a vegan cat cafe (the cafe is vegan, not necessarily the cats) working toward a summertime opening in the Fan. See our post counting down nine reasons we’re excited for this new biz.
Watch
Local artist RVA Coffee Stain always offers unique glimpses of life in RVA, from silly Facebook Marketplace finds to nostalgic art prints of local spots. Watch his video of “a morning drawing in Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery.” It had us longing for fall leaves for a moment.
Ranked
Richmond ranked No. 27 on WalletHub’s list of best cities for summer staycations. The study factored recreation, food, entertainment, and relaxation opportunities nationwide. Start planning your getaway at some of these unique rentals across the city.
Civic
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Can anyone guess which library branch I was cozied up at while writing today’s newsletter? First one to send in the correct answer gets a shoutout in tomorrow’s newsletter.
Hint: It’s in the Henrico County Public Library system.
