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Richmond's Flag, Part 3: Modern day boatmen recreate the freedom of the batteaux era

Richmond's Flag, Part 3: Modern day boatmen recreate the freedom of the batteaux era

Max Posner

Max Posner

June 13, 2026 | 9:57 PM EDT

June 20th is launch day for this year’s 41st edition of the festival.
By Max Posner

Richmond's Flag, Part 2: Honoring the legacy of Black boatmen


Batteaux ferried innumerable quantities of goods down the James River to Richmond and back upriver.
By Max Posner
Richmond's Flag, Part 2: Honoring the legacy of Black boatmen

What’s in a flag? Richmond’s has a lot to unpack


In 1991, City Council received a $12,000 donation from an anonymous donor for design work in connection with a new city flag.
By Max Posner
What’s in a flag? Richmond’s has a lot to unpack

Need something new? Try these four lesser-known museums in Richmond


Summer is upon us, and with it comes the desire to get out of the house and do something fun.
By Rich Griset
Need something new? Try these four lesser-known museums in Richmond

Rock star: Her painted rocks are spreading joy across the globe


Turning her attention to Kindness Rocks has led her into an unexpected community of fellow enthusiasts.
By Tom Allen
Rock star: Her painted rocks are spreading joy across the globe

Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game


"The people in Japan are unbelievable."
By Michael Phillips
Richmond musicians find unexpected Japanese fame after singing theme song to 'Resident Evil' video game

Richmond’s rezoning allows more development. Should it also require more trees?


At a meeting of Richmond’s Zoning Advisory Council last week, everyone wanted to make one thing clear: They all loved trees.
By Sarah Vogelsong
Richmond’s rezoning allows more development. Should it also require more trees?
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