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Shockoe Institute’s ‘Expanding Freedom’ exhibit explores slavery’s roots and Richmond’s role

4/17/26

— WWBT - Channel 12

Shockoe Institute Unveils Premiere Exhibit “Expanding Freedom”

4/9/26

— Press Release

At Ceremonial Groundbreaking, Shockoe Institute Invites Nation to “Learn, Reflect, and Act”

4/3/25

— Press Release

Musician Leyla McCalla Joins Shockoe Institute as Founding Artistic Director

3/4/25

— Press Release

City Selects Team Henry Enterprises to Construct Shockoe Institute

2/11/25

— Press Release

Preview exhibit explores experiences of enslaved people in Virginia

7/25/24

— VPM

New Richmond institute to examine how slavery helped build modern America

7/26/24

— The Washington Post

A look inside the exhibit detailing Richmond's 'overwhelming' role in the domestic slave trade

7/25/24

— WTVR-CBS6