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Friday, January 13, 2023Pamplin Park Announces New Executive Director
Petersburg, Va. – Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier announced today that Colin Romanick has been appointed the new Executive Director of Pamplin Historical Park. An experienced museum professional, Mr. Romanick succeeds Jerry Desmond and assumed all responsibilities on January 1, 2023. Mr. Desmond retired in December of 2022 to pursue travel and writing. Romanick began his career in museums and historic sites with the Historic Services Division, of the City of Newport
Friday, January 13, 2023Arts Awarded $850,000 to Renovate Future Home in Downtown Hopewell
The City of Hopewell was selected to receive $850,000 in funding from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF). The entirety of this sum will be used to renovate the Lamb Center for Arts and Healing’s building located in Downtown Hopewell. The grant will allow for the completion of a previously commenced renovation of the historic building at 230 East Broadway and allow Lamb Arts to fulfill its mission to help the community thrive through
Monday, December 12, 2022Homebase Credit Union CEO to Retire
Homebase Credit Union CEO to RetireNovember 2022, Prince George, VAFollowing a 45-year career with Homebase Credit Union, CEO Patsy Stuard will retire on February 2, 2023Mrs. Stuard began working at the credit union in 1978. Over her tenure, she held almost every position within the organization. Since her promotion to CEO in 1991, the credit union has experienced extensive growth. Under Mrs. Stuard’s leadership, assets have grown from $16 million to $259 million; membership has grown to over 17,250;
Tuesday, November 29, 2022Local Art Project Celebrates Return of the Atlantic Sturgeon
Richmond, VA - CultureWorks Tri-Cities Program Manager, Daniel Jones, is bringing to life a conservation effort started years ago in the Hopewell-Prince George area of Virginia. The effort was to bring back a healthy population of Atlantic sturgeon to the James and Appomattox Rivers by improving the spawning grounds and water quality. Today, the James River Association provides river excursions where people can see these magnificent creatures when they breach. CultureWorks’ goal for this project is to
Friday, June 15, 2018News Release: 6/14/2018
Come out for the 5th Annual Get Your Butts to Broadway on Saturday, June 30th from 5-9pm! This annual amateur pork butt competition will take place along E Broadway Avenue between Route 10 and Hopewell Street! Admission is free, but tasting tickets are $15 and include a sampling of each competitor's BBQ as well as a ballot to vote for the People's Choice Award! Voting for the People's Choice will end at 7pm, but tastings will be available until 8pm. Tickets are available
