Wade, History, and Place

August Wade’s articles ask us to think about how we define Richmond, VA as a place. He draws our attention to several communities that share this place, and the way that their histories as well as their current roles define this place for them in ways that may contradict each other. Who do you agree with? Can this conflict be resolved?

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Richmond’s prominence began in 1780 when it became the capital of Virginia. Previously, the state capital was Williamsburg. However, the city was burned in 1981 by British soldiers under the command of Benedict Arnold…

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