The Invisible Philanthropist in Richmond Magazine
There’s been other posts about Grace Arents, but its still great to see Harry Kollatz Jr.’s recent column in Richmond Magazine.
I like the title: “The Invisible Philanthropist: Grace Arents, a shy heiress, transformed her city”.
Where are the Grace Arents of today? Richmond’s school buildings could use some philanthropic care- including Open High, aka Grace Arents School.
I was shocked to find out that some local politicos, some of them graduates of Open, did not know who Grace Arents was.
We should have a historical marker in Oregon Hill to honor Grace Arents who built so many things for the neighborhood.
I read that St Andrews had one approved for Idlewood and Cherry. How about a monument at the roundabout on Idlewood if it ever comes to fruition. She sure shined her love upon many!
[...] St. Andrew’s School, Williams Byrd Community House, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church would like to invite you to attend the unveiling of the Grace Arents historical marker. [...]