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Central State Hospital was founded in Richmond in 1870 as the world’s first mental institution for Black people in a state that had also established the first state mental hospital in the nation at Eastern State in Williamsburg in 1773.
Central State Hospital was founded in Richmond in 1870 as the world’s first mental institution for Black people in a state that had also established the nation's first state mental hospital in 1773.
When the American Psychiatric Association celebrated its 175th anniversary three years ago in San Francisco, it featured photographs of two Virginia mental institutions that contributed to its birth — what
Historic Turner Farm, 829 W. Main St., will host Buena Vista Heritage’s Apple Fest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Some 200 places around the world have now achieved Dark Sky status. Frankie Adkins explores the benefits nights with out light pollution can bring.