<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0oY1Wk_0vm1Fmp300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0oY1Wk_0vm1Fmp300" width="1200" height="632" ></figure>The JXN Project, will be joined by Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, City of Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, and other elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony and community celebration for the Skipwith-Roper Cottage and JXN Haus at 303 E. Bates Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Representatives from various local corporations, cultural institutions, and organizations, including Dominion Energy; Library of Virginia; Maggie Walker Community Land Trust; and Historic Jackson Ward Association will also participate in the ceremonial dig, followed by live music from Legacy Band.WHAT:Skipwith-Roper Cottage and JXN Haus Groundbreaking Anchored in the story of Abraham Peyton Skipwith, who became Jackson Ward’s first known Black homeowner after building the Skipwith-Roper cottage in 1793, JXN plans to manage reconstruction of the cottage in two phases. Architect Burt Pinnock will partner with Richmond Habitat for Humanity and Team Henry to complete the reconstruction, including an environmentally sustainable structure with a research lab and library, operational offices, outdoor greenspace for community programming and placemaking, and onsite parking in the heart of Jackson Ward.WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28, 202411:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT WHERE: 303 E. Bates StreetRichmond, VA 23219WHO:Jennifer McClellan, U.S. Congresswoman (D-Va.)Levar Stoney, Mayor of Richmond Michael J. Jones, Virginia DelegateRae Cousins, Virginia DelegateDr. Sesha Joi Moon, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The JXN ProjectEnjoli Moon, Co-Founder of The JXN Project</div></body>

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The JXN Project, will be joined by Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, City of Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, and other elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony and community celebration for the Skipwith-Roper Cottage and JXN Haus at 303 E. Bates Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Representatives from various local corporations, cultural institutions, and organizations, including Dominion Energy; Library of Virginia; Maggie Walker Community Land Trust; and Historic Jackson Ward Association will also participate in the ceremonial dig, followed by live music from Legacy Band.