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Richmond Stories from Richmond Kids Gallery

Richmond Stories from Richmond Kids

In Spring 2020, everyday life in the Richmond Region was interrupted when schools closed as our community prepared to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Students in the region unexpectedly transitioned to virtual learning and felt their social lives pause as the majority of Americans stayed at home.

The Valentine has asked local students to document and send in their stories, so that we can share share kids’ experiences during this historic period. Explore the thoughts and feelings of young people in Richmond as they weather the COVID-19 pandemic and navigate this uncertain time.

Have your own story to share? Learn how to submit it here.

Powerpoint by Charlie F., Age 10, Grade 4 at Robious ES, pg.1
Powerpoint by Charlie F., Age 10, Grade 4 at Robious ES, pg. 1
Powerpoint by Charlie F., Age 10, Grade 4 at Robious ES, pg.2
Powerpoint by Charlie F., Age 10, Grade 4 at Robious ES, pg. 2
Powerpoint by Charlie F., Age 10, Grade 4 at Robious ES, pg. 3
Powerpoint by Charlie F., Age 10, Grade 4 at Robious ES, pg. 3
Powerpoint by Charlie F., Age 10, Grade 4 at Robious ES, pt.4
Powerpoint by Charlie F., Age 10, Grade 4 at Robious ES, pg. 4
Riyan S., Age 12, Grade 6, Collegiate, Pt. 1
Riyan S., Age 12, Grade 6, Collegiate, Pt. 2
Riyan S., Age 12, Grade 6, Collegiate, Pt. 3.
Riyan S., Age 12, Grade 6, Collegiate, Pt. 4
Riyan S., Age 12, Grade 6, Collegiate, Pt. 5
Click to view essay - Evann L., Age 10, Grade 5, Dupont ES
R. Burgess, 12th Graders from Highland Springs HS, p.1
R. Burgess, 12th Graders from Highland Springs HS, p.2
R. Burgess, 12th Graders from Highland Springs HS, p.3
Andrew, 2nd Grade, p. 1
Andrew, 2nd Grade, p. 2
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Tatum G., 4th Grade, Homeschool (Holton prior to COVID-19)
Tatum G., 4th Grade, Homeschool (Holton prior to COVID-19)
Trenton W. 1st grade, JG Hening Elementary School
Trenton W. 1st grade, JG Hening Elementary School
Trenton W. 1st grade, JG Hening Elementary (L) and Jonathan L. 1st Grade at Ward Elementary School (R)
Trenton W. 1st grade, JG Hening Elementary School
Trenton W. 1st grade, JG Hening Elementary School
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Dorothy M. 6th grade, Quioccasin Middle School
Erin L., 7th grade, Tomahawk Creek Middle School
Erin L., 7th grade, Tomahawk Creek Middle School
Erin L., 7th grade, Tomahawk Creek Middle School
Erin L., 7th grade, Tomahawk Creek Middle School
Click for Essay - Maya D., 10th Grade, Richmond Community High School
Oscar L., 4th Grade, Homeschool (Holton prior to COVID-19)
Oscar L., 4th Grade, Homeschool (Holton prior to COVID-19)
Addelyn, 4th grade, Homeschool
Addelyn G., 4th Grade, Homeschool (Holton prior to COVID-19)
Addelyn, 4th grade, Homeschool
Addelyn G., 4th Grade, 4th Grade, Homeschool (Holton prior to COVID-19)
Haley T., 8th grade, Midlothian Middle School
Lucy G., 1st Grade, Homeschool (Holton prior to COVID-19)
Lucy G., 1st Grade, Homeschool (Holton prior to COVID-19)
Lucy G., 1st Grade, Homeschool (Holton prior to COVID-19)
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Sruthi R., 9th Grade, Deep Run High School
http://thevalentine.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RebekahC._RSRK.pdf
Click for Journal - Rebekah C., 9th grade, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
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Click to Watch - Ali E., 5th grade, Nuckols Farm Elementary
Maia Z., 9th grade, Collegiate School
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Birdie S., 2nd Grade, St. Catherine's School
Birdie S., 2nd Grade, St. Catherine's School
Click for essay - Birdie S., 2nd Grade, St. Catherine's School
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Joy B., Kindergarden, Robious Elementary School
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Joy B., Kindergarden, Robious Elementary School
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Joy B., Kindergarden, Robious Elementary School
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Joy B., Kindergarden, Robious Elementary School
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Joy B., Kindergarden, Robious Elementary School
Ruby C., 5th Grade, Linwood Holton Elementary School
Cinara M., 5th Grade Arthur Ashe Elementary School
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Richmond Stories from Richmond Kids

Thank you, Richmond Students!



March 2020 was the beginning of a historic period for Richmond area students. As the COVID-19 Pandemic closed schools, our city also experienced revolutionary Black Lives Matters protests and the removal of confederate statues from Monument Avenue. As students returned to school in the Fall of 2020 they witnessed a historical Presidential Election, followed by civil and political unrest. For 15 months (March 2020 – June 2021) the Valentine asked students to share their stories with our museum. These journals, blog posts, essays, drawings and pictures created by kids will describe to future generations how life in the Richmond Region changed in the Spring of 2020.



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