Richmond's Journey is a collaborative effort among cultural, historical, and community organizations from the greater Richmond region dedicated to telling the stories of the American Civil War, Emancipation, and their impact and legacies. The Confederate government left the city and Union troops, including United States Colored Troops, entered the city and arrived at the Capitol. That moment fores
hadowed the reunification of the United States, the end of 240 years of American slavery, and the beginning of an uncertain journey into freedom for African Americans here and across the nation. Richmond’s Journey is the continuation of The Future of Richmond’s Past, a collaborative effort among cultural, historical, and community organizations from the greater Richmond region. Formed in 2010 on the eve of the Civil War sesquicentennial, Future was dedicated to ensuring the 150th anniversary observance recognized and included the shared history of all city residents who were affected by the war and its legacies. Programs included a series of Community Conversations, conferences, and programs designed to teach the lessons of the past and apply them to the future. Our signature event is the annual Civil War and Emancipation Day, held in April to coincide with the anniversary of the end of the American Civil War and the beginning of widespread emancipation. Richmond's Journey partners include:
The American Civil War Museum
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
The Conciliation Project
Elegba Folklore Society
Hope in the Cities / Initiatives of Change
Library of Virginia
Quill Theatre
Richmond National Battlefield Park & Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Richmond Public Library
Richmond Regional Tourism
Richmond Slave Trail Commission
The Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project
University of Richmond
The Valentine
Virginia Commonwealth University (Department of History; Virtual Curation Laboratory)
The Virginia Defender
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Virginia State Capitol
Virginia Union University
Venture Richmond
