Gov. Ralph S. Northam cuts the ribbon dedicating “Mantle,” the new monument honoring Virginia’s Native American tribes, during a ceremony Tuesday. Among the dignitaries are, from Gov. Northam’s left, Frances Broaddus-Crutchfield of the Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission; Ken Adams, chief emeritus of the Upper Mattaponi tribe; former Virginia First Lady Susan Allen and her husband, former Gov. George Allen. Monument designer Alan Michelson also is in the crowd. Below, An infinity fountain with a black marble top inscribed with the names of Virginia’s Native American tribes is the centerpiece of the new monument in Capitol Square.
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New Capitol Square monument honors Virginia’s native tribes
Leaders of Virginia’s Native American tribes joined Gov. Ralph S. Northam, members of the Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission, state legislators, dignitaries and state residents Tuesday morning to dedicate a new monument in Capitol Square honoring Virginia’s first inhabitants.
