William “Bill” Martin, longtime executive director of The Valentine, speaks at the museum in September 2024. Martin, who died Sunday at age 71
after being struck by a car downtown, was known for his decades of work
preserving and sharing Richmond’s history.
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Richmond mourns Bill Martin, museum director, cultural advocate
William “Bill” Martin, a beloved Richmond museum director and advocate for the Black arts and cultural scene, died Sunday at 71 after being struck by a vehicle.
