Whether you’re a long-timer, newcomer, or visitor, join local author Annie Tobey to see what the Richmond region is hiding. Buried beneath the surface, sometimes hidden in plain view, Richmond is filled with the weird, wonderful, and obscure. The region is replete with twisted history, quirky art, mind-tickling science, mouthwatering culinary tales, inspiring people, pleasurable pursuits, otherworldly happenings, fun-tastic commerce, and other intriguing facets that will make you say, “Well, I’ll be!” Discover what old house has subtle hex marks to repel evil spirits. Learn about the statue that Salvador Dalí nearly created for Monument Avenue. Discover why a single-lane bridge with no guardrails spans the James River, what popular neon sign was created here, which Nickelodeon character has Richmond roots, what architect and artist practiced her professions despite being female, Black, and gay in the early 20th century, and what clear evidence of death Richmonders pass by every day. Annie Tobey has enjoyed playing with words since her first creative writing assignment in elementary school. In the intervening decades, she has penned hundreds of articles, focusing on craft beverages, travel, and Richmond-based topics, and published two other books, including 100 Things to Do in Richmond Before You Die.
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Oct 24, 2026 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
