SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

9am – 5:30pm
Belmead Equestrian Club

Richmond Mounted Squad Benefit Ride

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JUNE 13, 2020

4pm – 8pm
Belmead Plantation

A Day Of Discovery At The Belmead On The James

This program is brought to you by Caravati’s Architectural Salvage and John Plashal Photo. The Belmead on the James occupies approximately 2300 acres of land that is extremely rich in history and powerful in visuals. Originally designed in 1845 for a Civil War Brigadier General, the gothic revival architectural masterpiece that later served as the centerpiece for the education of over 10,000 African Americans will be the beginning and ending point of our 4 mile hike, which will include over 15 stops at historical landmarks during a 3 hour walking tour. Come join us on June 13th to not only walk the hallowed grounds and private property of the Belmead on the James but to participate in a narrated tour to learn about it’s fascinating history – from the early days of it’s occupation by the Monacan Indian tribes, through the days of indentured servant Bartholomew Stovall and into it’s tenure as the only male African American Catholic Military Academy in America. To make your experience extra unique, you will meet a graduate of that now demolished St. Emma Military Academy – Eugene Butler Class of ’68 . His stories from his years as a SEMA Cadet are sure to captivate you, deepen your appreciation for the history of the property and hopefully lend to the widespread recognition that the Belmead on the James deserves. Link for more information and to sign up.