RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The First Baptist Church of South Richmond unveiled a new historical marker Sunday, honoring the church’s deep roots in the city. The 200-year-old church revealed a new ...

RICHMOND, Va -- Around the age of 10, Delores Terry Henderson visited First African Baptist Church and hasn't left since. “I've been a member for 70 years,” Henderson said.

RICHMOND, Va. -- A Recontruction-era church whose congregation dates back to 1870s was recognized Saturday for its important role in Richmond’s history. Westwood Baptist Church was dedicated ...

At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, a dedication ceremony for a state historical marker for the Washington Park Community, will be held at St. John Baptist Church in Richmond.

The dedication and unveiling ceremony for the marker will begin at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at the sign’s location, 4412 Centralia Road, Chester, with church deaconess Dr. Jane Jiggetts ...

In 1841, free and enslaved Black residents established it as the First African Baptist Church, and its white pastor, Robert Ryland, ... in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) - A Virginia historical highway marker is being issued to highlight one of the nation’s oldest African American congregations. A public dedication and unveiling ceremony for ...