Charlottesville residents are invited to witness history being reshaped into something new. On Saturday, March 14th at 6:00 p.m., the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center will host a public exhibit opening featuring proposals for new public artwork created from the bronze of the former Robert E. Lee statue.
Three internationally recognized design teams will present their visions as part of the “Recast/Reclaim” exhibition, connected to the Swords Into Plowshares initiative. The exhibit will also include never-before-seen photographs documenting the dismantling and melting of the monument, offering a powerful look at Charlottesville’s recent history and its future.
Residents of Charlottesville and Albemarle County can visit free with proof of residency. For non-residents, admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students and youth under 18 with proper ID. Children under five and military personnel are admitted free.
The exhibition runs through May 30th at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in downtown Charlottesville. Groups larger than ten should contact the Center’s education department in advance to arrange a visit.
