Hickory Hill School Preservation Celebration

Friday, April 25, 2025 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us to celebrate Hickory Hill School’s past, and reflect on what its legacy means today. Distinguished speakers include:

Danny Avula, City of Richmond Mayor.

Muriel Miller Branch, AAMD Pine Grove Project Manager.

Bonnie Newman Davis, Editor-at-Large, Charlottesville Tomorrow, CEO – BND Institute of Media and Culture Inc.

Dr. Colita Fairfax, former Chair of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources and Professor at the Ethelyn Strong School of Social Work.

Arthur Freeman, Jr.

Ghazala Hashmi, Virginia State Senator 

Emmett Jafari, 8th District School Board Representative and more.

EVENT REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. There will be no onsite registration. Registration may include southern-style catering by IKaleLife and The Kitchen Magician ($25) or register without lunch (no charge). REGISTRATION WITH LUNCH $25

THE HISTORIC HICKORY HILL SCHOOL CELEBRATION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Hosted by the Southside Joint Civic Association