Paul Tchouke, orginally from Cameroon, Africa, surveys the small crowd at the recent Richmond Multicultural Day. (Photo/Miguel Souza)
by Alix Bryan
Richmond, Vir. is home to a diverse array of ethnic communities. Throughout the year, more than 12 multicultural festivals showcase the food, music, and history of these communities. In addition, many organizations and people host benefits to increase social capital for communities outside of Richmond. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Diversity, Events, food, History, Local News, Richmond, Virginia
Tagged benefits, Cameroon, Downhome Family Reunion, Elegba Folk Society, Foodstock, For Africa, Haiti, Kenya, multicultural festivals
The expertise of master carpenter Ron Blackburn helps to safeguard a bridge from our past into the 21st century. Preservation of history and Virginia are as synonymous as musket and Civil War. A small, knowledgeable sect of master carpenters, historical reenactors, and interpreters are dedicated to the preservation of Virginia landmarks.
Tagged 17th century, boats, colonial, Culture, Henricus, History, Jamestown, reenactment, Williamsburg
