Richmond's Historic Maymont Park Is Collecting 100 Years of Memories Ahead of Centennial Celebration

Richmond's historic Maymont park is collecting 100 years of memories ahead of centennial celebration

RICHMOND, Va. Maymont, a beloved Richmond park set on 100 acres overlooking the James River, is preparing to celebrate its centennial birthday in 2026.The park, which opened to the public in 1926 after being donated by the Dooley family, has become a popular destination for generations of visitors.With its Italian and Japanese gardens, nature center, children's farm and the historic Dooley mansion, Maymont has created countless memories for Rich…

B’nai Israel Celebrates Centennial With Year-Round Festivities

A hundred years ago, the founders of B’nai Israel Congregation set out to establish a hub for Jewish learning. Now, community members prepare to hold a year of celebrations in honor of their synagogue’s centennial. B’nai Israel, originally named Congregation and Talmud Torah B’nai Israel, was founded for the purpose of educating Jews in the northern suburbs of Washington, D.C. Students at B’nai Israel Congregation’s Schilit Nursery School observ…