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May 1, 2018

Richmond Bacon Festival: Call for Vendors!

Vendors Apply HERE Richmond Bacon Festival Saturday June 23, 2018 11am-4pm All vendor applications due JUNE 2 This year’s People’s Choice Award will send one vendor home with 2018’s Best Bacon Award, $250 cash, and automatic acceptance into 2019’s Bacon Festival!** Don’t miss out! Apply by June 2nd to join us for the 6th annual […]
May 3, 2018

AmeriCorps NCCC Names Enrichmond Regional “Sponsor of the Year”

The Enrichmond Foundation has been named the AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region Sponsor of the Year for Class XXIV. This award is given to a NCCC Sponsoring Organization for going above and beyond to engage AmeriCorps NCCC members in enriching service opportunities and learning experiences. Enrichmond hosted a total of three service teams at Historic Evergreen […]

Enrichmond Partner News – May

Scuffletown Park is a-buzz with all things Spring thanks to a great turn-out of neighbors, friends and volunteers who helped make their spring clean up on April 21st a huge success. They also want to thank their former park President, Laura Blaylock, for her seven years of selfless service maintaining this beautiful spot for our […]
April 25, 2018

Volunteers Lead the Way at Evergreen Cemetery

Throughout April, volunteers have taken on the burgeoning spring plants at Historic Evergreen Cemetery. We’ve hosted volunteers every Saturday and still more are needed as the growing season begins in earnest. Thank you to everyone who joins us at the cemetery – your efforts are vital to restoring a historic Richmond treasure. A big thanks […]
April 3, 2018

Tour Historic Evergreen Cemetery with The Valentine

From Kathy Whittington, tour guide: Join The Valentine and Enrichmond on Saturday, April 28 from 10am-12pm for a special tour of Historic Evergreen Cemetery. Learn the life stories and achievements of these individuals as we walk the newly opened sections of Evergreen Cemetery. Be a part of the discovery and restoration of this historic landscape and memorial park. […]
February 23, 2018

Stories of Evergreen: Connection

By Ted Maris-Wolf, Evergreen Cemetery Caretaker Yesterday, AmeriCorps NCCC members took a moment to reflect upon Elizabeth McIntyre’s headstone, which they had just uncovered at Historic Evergreen Cemetery. Elizabeth McIntyre was born in Jamaica just several weeks after the British Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 took effect, theoretically freeing the island’s enslaved children under the […]
January 3, 2018

RichmondOutside Article Sheds Light on TreeLab

We are proud to partner with RichmondOutside.com to introduce TreeLab and its plans for the future. “At the heart of TreeLab is a desire to see more and better trees go into Richmond’s urban soil. Trees’ abilities to mitigate water, soil and airborne pollution, reduce stormwater runoff, absorb excess carbon, and lower surface and air […]
December 11, 2017

Evergreen Engagement Workshop: Results and Survey Now Available

On November 4th, 2017, Enrichmond and its partners at Evergreen Cemetery hosted the first community input session to inform a master plan for Evergreen’s restoration. A summary of the workshop’s results and a survey adapted from the workshop sessions are now available. Both of these resources will remain available on the Evergreen Cemetery homepage. Workshop results: […]
December 8, 2017

AmeriCorps Team Delta 4 Making Progress at Evergreen

Our second round of AmeriCorps NCCC departs next week and they have done amazing work restoring part of Evergreen Cemetery near the Historic Ridge Loop. Throughout their stay, they have made some interesting and informative discoveries. They uncovered a bench, a bird bath, a metal vase, and a bucket – all over 50 years old! Items […]
November 28, 2017

The Hail-Storm: John Dabney in Virginia

Honor the legacy of John Dabney in a docu-film, The Hail-Storm: John Dabney in Virginia. Free showings at Pine Camp Arts Center, RSVP (804) 646-3677 or email the City Cultural Arts Community Liaison, [email protected]
November 7, 2017

Evergreen Engagement Workshop: Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday for the Evergreen Engagement Workshop. We received invaluable input, had amazing conversations, and learned what you believe is the best path forward for Evergreen Cemetery. All of your feedback will now directly inform the ongoing process of drafting a Master Plan for the cemetery, with anticipated completion […]
November 1, 2017

Meet Evergreen’s Caretaker: Ted Maris-Wolf

We are proud to announce a new member of Enrichmond’s team to serve as Caretaker for Evergreen Cemetery. Ted Maris-Wolf joins us from Colonial Williamsburg, where he served as the vice president of education, research, and historical interpretation. In his new role as Caretaker, he oversees daily operations at the cemetery and will help guide […]
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