# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Woodland Chapel Talk - WILDCAT: Sparring in the Jim Crow South
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Woodland Restoration Foundation and the History Division of Henrico Recreation and Parks are proud to present the first Chapel Talk at Woodland - a series of lectures centered around those interred at the historic Woodland Cemetery. In the late 1920s, local teen scrapper Eddie Thomas got his start boxing at the True Reformers Hall on 2nd Street in the vibrant Jackson Ward neighborhood. Almost immediately he earned widespread praise and various accolades for his ferocity and style leading to nicknames in the papers like The Pride of Second Street, The Second Street Nutcracker and of course the one that captured his in-ring performance perfectly... WILDCAT. Varied achievements would take him beyond the Harlem of the South that he called home, making Virginia boxing history and even helping his community along the way... join us on the 65th anniversary of his passing as we talk about not only his rise to fame but the roots of the sport and some of his predecessors, regionally and otherwise, all of which ultimately led to the impact that Wildcat would make right here in the Richmond area. 

This event is FREE but due to limited seating, please register via the link provided here: https://www.cfengage.org/opportunity/a0CNw0000Gldqmp/make-a-difference-at-woodland-cemetery-and-learn-some-of-its-history

PLEASE NOTE that if you cannot attend the volunteer workday mentioned via said link that is totally fine, this is mainly a way for us to keep track of attendees.

Accessibility note: there are a few stairs when entering the chapel. For those not able to make it, this lecture is available on YouTube by searching the program title above. 

More info: shu019@henrico.gov
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/woodland-chapel-talk-wildcat-sparring-in-the-jim-crow-south/200030265731903
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2300 Magnolia Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23223
- **lat**: 37.56262
- **long**: -77.4117
- **full address**: 2300 Magnolia Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23223

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Woodland Chapel Talk - WILDCAT: Sparring in the Jim Crow South being held?
  - **A:** Woodland Chapel Talk - WILDCAT: Sparring in the Jim Crow South takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 2300 Magnolia Road, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23223.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Woodland Chapel Talk - WILDCAT: Sparring in the Jim Crow South?
  - **A:** Woodland Chapel Talk - WILDCAT: Sparring in the Jim Crow South is organized by Woodland Cemetery Volunteers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Woodland Chapel Talk - WILDCAT: Sparring in the Jim Crow South is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Woodland Chapel Talk - WILDCAT: Sparring in the Jim Crow South sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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