RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
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Friday, 30 March 2012
Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to take part in dedication of Virginia Historic Marker honoring the late African American Broadway star Charles S. Gilpin today
Renowned 20th Century African American stage actor and major contributor to the Harlem Renaissance
WHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, will join the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources today for the unveiling of an historic marker dedicated to Richmond native Charles S. Gilpin (November 20, 1878- May 6, 1930). This event is free and open to the public and the entire Richmond-metro Community is invited and encouraged to attend.
The marker will be placed near Gilpin's childhood home of 922 St. Peter Street, which is now the Gilpin Court Neighborhood that was named in his honor by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Gilpin, a renowned 20th Century African American stage actor, was a major contributor to the Harlem Renaissance in New York during the early part of the 20th Century.
As per the Richmond City Council 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting, on March 9, 2012, the Gilpin Court Neighborhood, which was part of
the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, is now located in the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District.
WHEN Friday, March 30, 2012
4:00- 4:45 p.m.
WHERE Corner of St. Peter and Charity streets in the Gilpin Court Neighborhood
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman,
Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
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Richmond, Virginia 23219
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