City Center in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The "Richmond 34"

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 18, 2010

1. The "Richmond 34" Marker

Inscription. On February 22, 1960 Thirty-four Virginia Union University students staged a sit-in protest against segregation in the restaurants of Thalhimers department store, which stood on this site. Richmond city police arrested the students for trespassing, marking one of the first mass arrests of the civil rights movement in Virginia. Over time, Thalhimers integrated its facilities and other local businesses followed. The 1964 U.S. Civil Rights Act outlawed racial discrimination in schools, public spaces, and employment. May this monument, erected by the Centerstage Foundation, serve as a reminder that each of us has the power to inspire and facilitate change through thoughtful, peaceful actions.

The time is always right to do what is right. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
We need to be the change we wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

Erected 2010 by Centerstage Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 2008.

Location. 37° 32.513′ N, 77° 26.216′ W. Marker is

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in Richmond, Virginia. It is in City Center. It is on North 6th Street 0.1 miles north of E Grace Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miller & Rhoads (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Richmond 34 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Miller & Rhoads (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Wythe (about 300 feet away); The Hotel John Marshall (about 500 feet away); St. Peter's Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); Pro-Cathedral of Saint Peter (about 700 feet away); Stewart-Lee House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

N 6th St (facing south) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 18, 2010

2. N 6th St (facing south)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,574 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.