Nonprofit raising funds & awareness for the Capitol, Capitol Square, and Executive Mansion. Follow along for updates on The Virginia Women’s Monument!
Richmond, Virginia
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Come out for the @VirginiaCapitol Tree Lighting tonight at 5:00 pm, followed by the Executive Mansion’s Holiday Open House at 5:30 pm. A string orchestra from Maggie L. Walker Governor's School will be performing, and cookies, hot cocoa, and cider will be served. Free. #RVA
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The US has fewer than 400 statues of women—but that’s changing dlvr.it/RGpcJR
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#MBUVWIL presented the colors this morning at @VirginiaCapitol's dedication of the #VAWomensMonument, the first in the nation recognizing the full range of women’s achievements. It features our own remarkable founder Mary Julia Baldwin on the Wall of Honor.
📷: Richmond Magazine
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This morning’s sunrise at the Virginia Women’s Monument, seven life-size bronze statues of Virginia women that were unveiled yesterday @VirginiaCapitol. – at Richmond, VA
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The Virginia Women’s Monument, including the Virginia Randolph statue, has been unveiled!
Learn more about the Virginia Randolph Museum on our website: henrico.us/rec/places/virgin…
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Any minute now, the 12 statues will be unveiled at the Capitol. This a first of its kind monument for Virginia @NBC12 Here’s a list of the women being honored nbc12.com/2018/10/30/virgini…
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“What a wonderful and long overdue addition this is to our Capitol Square” -VA Gov. Ralph Northam #vawomensmonument @VirginiaCapitol
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A new monument honoring the contributions of influential Virginia women will be unveiled in Richmond
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The Richmond Symphony Chorus will be singing our national anthem at the dedication of the Virginia Women's Monument on Monday, Oct 14! Come support them at Capitol Square at 11 AM, and stay for the dedication of the brand new monuments. @VirginiaCapitol #rva #rvaevents
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BEHIND THE SCENES: A few media outlets got a sneak peek at the Virginia Women's Monument before its big public debut next week. Here are some pictures. Full story to come later.
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The Women's Monument is slated to be dedicated a month from today #RVA Joan chatted with the great-great granddaughter of one of its honorees for #JustJoan from Saxon Shoes [cc: @VirginiaCapitol] richmondfamilymagazine.com/j…
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Born July 15th, Maggie L. Walker was a leader in business and finance and an advocate for women. She was the first woman to charter a bank in the United States, the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, and served as the bank's first president. #WomeninHistory
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"The right of citizens...to vote shall not be denied...on account of sex." Today in 1919, Congress approves the 19th Amendment—a major victory in women's fight for the vote. Follow the hashtag #19thAt100 all day to explore the complex history and legacy of woman suffrage. 🗳
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Attention, Capitol Square workers! If you're spending your lunch hour inside at your desk, @VaCapitolPolice have a two-word suggestion for you: GET OUTSIDE! 😉
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Closing out #WomensHistoryMonth with a look at the @VirginiaCapitol Women's Monument slated to open in October 2019 #RVA Joan interviewed the great-great granddaughter of Maggie Walker [#JustJoan is presented by @SaxonShoes] richmondfamilymagazine.com/j…
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Richmonder Maggie Walker (1864–1934) founded St. Luke Penny Savings Bank 1903 & was 1st African American female bank president in U.S. She worked for women’s suffrage & voter registration after pass of 19th Amendment. #NotableVirginians #BlackHistoryMonth #VMHC #VirginiaHistory
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From Jamestown to Williamsburg to Richmond, Happy 400th anniversary to the Virginia General Assembly from the honor guards of the Jamestown Settlement and the @VaCapitolPolice. Here's to another 400 years of making history!
