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Mabel Gantt, left, Denise Benedetto and Malanna Henderson showcase Civil War-era dress

Mabel Gantt, left, Denise Benedetto and Malanna Henderson showcase Civil War-era dress

Published on April 10, 2015
Gov. Terry McAuliffe speaks at the state Capitol ceremony

Gov. Terry McAuliffe speaks at the state Capitol ceremony

Published on April 10, 2015
Richmond’s liberation from its role as a bastion of slavery was celebrated with a weekend filled with events marking the historic occasion 150 years ago that brought an end to the Civil War. Above, the Virginia Union University Choir performs at the State Capitol at a ceremony Saturday recalling the arrival of U.S. Colored Troops to take the city.

Richmond’s liberation from its role as a bastion of slavery was celebrated with a weekend filled with events marking the historic occasion 150 years ago …

Published on April 10, 2015

Published on April 10, 2015
Members of the Native American Red Crooked Sky group pay homage to African and indigenous ancestors Saturday night in Shockoe Bottom

Members of the Native American Red Crooked Sky group pay homage to African and indigenous ancestors Saturday night in Shockoe Bottom

Published on April 10, 2015
Newly emancipated children and adults at Haxall’s Mill along the Kanawha Canal in Richmond on June 9, 1865.

Newly emancipated children and adults at Haxall’s Mill along the Kanawha Canal in Richmond on June 9, 1865.

Published on April 10, 2015
The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and liberation for thousands of enslaved men, women and children. It also signals that the Civil War, which ravaged the nation for four long years, would soon come to an end. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the liberation of Richmond and its people from the bonds of slavery, the Free Press is publishing a three-part series providing an overview of the African-American experience in the war and in Richmond and vicinity during this momentous time. The third installment appears below.

The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and …

Published on April 10, 2015

Published on April 10, 2015
Visitors take in a simulation Thursday night of the fires set by fleeing Confederate soldiers that burned much of the city’s Downtown.

Visitors take in a simulation Thursday night of the fires set by fleeing Confederate soldiers that burned much of the city’s Downtown.

Published on April 9, 2015
Janine Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society pours a libation honoring the thousands of ancestors who were bought and sold through Richmond’s slave markets.

Janine Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society pours a libation honoring the thousands of ancestors who were bought and sold through Richmond’s slave markets.

Published on April 9, 2015
These new equipment lockers are among $1.75 million in improvements to Richmond Fire Station 10 at Hermitage Road and West Leigh Street. The view was enhanced with a fish eye lens. The photo was taken at Tuesday’s grand reopening of the station near the Richmond Ambulance Authority. Improvements also include redone living quarters that now can accommodate male and female personnel. Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones joined city Fire Chief Robert Creecy to officially put the revamped station back into service.

These new equipment lockers are among $1.75 million in improvements to Richmond Fire Station 10 at Hermitage Road and West Leigh Street. The view was …

Published on April 9, 2015
James McGee and his sister, Jazlyn, check out Christopher the Clown, who towered over the crowd as he entertained them.

James McGee and his sister, Jazlyn, check out Christopher the Clown, who towered over the crowd as he entertained them.

Published on April 9, 2015
Summer Rain sports rabbit ears and other doggie finery Sunday at the popular holiday event on Monument Avenue. The 4-year-old beagle was people-watching with her owner, Jennifer Desanto.

Summer Rain sports rabbit ears and other doggie finery Sunday at the popular holiday event on Monument Avenue. The 4-year-old beagle was people-watching with her …

Published on April 9, 2015
Re-enactors representing the United States Colored Troops triumphantly march Saturday along Bank Street.

Re-enactors representing the United States Colored Troops triumphantly march Saturday along Bank Street.

Published on April 9, 2015
Mr Scott, Mr. Slager

Mr Scott, Mr. Slager

Published on April 9, 2015

Published on April 9, 2015

Published on April 9, 2015
Mrs. Bowser

Mrs. Bowser

Published on April 9, 2015
Details of early Freedmen’s Bureau schools in Richmond, October 1865.

Details of early Freedmen’s Bureau schools in Richmond, October 1865.

Published on April 9, 2015
Sketch of Richmond Colored High and Normal School.

Sketch of Richmond Colored High and Normal School.

Published on April 9, 2015