Posts Tagged ‘Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia’
From conversation to construction: Building a community vision
The park is the focal point of our community-driven planning process, from the design of the stage to the planned uses of the new space.
Read MorePound to unveil labor history monument on April 17
On Friday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m., the town of Pound will unveil a new labor history monument, titled “Labor in Motion.”
Read MoreCreating New Appalachian Monuments
Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia is a three-year project that is seeking to expand “the idea of what a monument can be.” It features nine monuments that explore different forms and a variety of the region’s stories. The monuments take a variety of forms: traditional statues, a children’s book, an album and a music festival, a quilt and more.
Read MoreCoal Labor History Sets Stage for Community
Residents and local leaders in Pound, Virginia, have been working hard to bring new life to the town’s historic downtown. Last year, Pound received funding from Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia to create a labor-oriented monument downtown.
Read MorePound receives grant for monument to region’s labor history
The town of Pound has recently received a $217,000 grant from Virginia Tech’s Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia program to construct a monument paying tribute to the region’s labor history.
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