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We would like to thank our elected officials, partners, and special guests for coming together on April 3, Richmond’s Emancipation Day, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Shockoe Institute.

The groundbreaking emphasized a centerpiece of t

Today, April 3rd, is Emancipation Day in Richmond, Virginia, which commemorates the date in 1865 when Union Soldiers took control of the city.

Freedom in subsequent years was fragile, incomplete, and bitterly contested. But even as liberty contract

This April, we honor Richmond’s Emancipation Day (April 3), a defining moment in our city’s history. Emancipation was more than a legal milestone, it was a turning point that sparked generations of resilience, progress, and the ongoing fi

Why is the Shockoe Institute located in Richmond, Virginia? It’s a good question.

Shockoe Bottom was once an epicenter of the domestic trade in enslaved people. It is here that the Shockoe Institute has undertaken its transformative project.

Why is building the Shockoe Institute important?

The story of Richmond’s central role in America’s internal trade in enslaved people and the national ramifications are not just history; its legacy endures today.

And in an era where inf

At the Shockoe Institute, we believe that by exploring our shared history, we can understand our present and work together to create a better future. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia - once an epicenter of the internal trade in enslaved people &md

We are thrilled to welcome musician @leylacello to the Shockoe Institute as our Founding Artistic Director!
Her vision, creativity, and dedication to our mission will add a dynamic, engaging dimension to our programming and events. We can’t wa

@8news covered the City's recent selection of @team_henry to build the Shockoe Institute! We're excited about this partnership, the progress we've made, and everything we'll accomplish together.
Stay tuned!
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