Brooks Smith
Brooks Smith
Brooks Smith is a Richmond lawyer, writer and storyteller. His Rediscovering Richmond commentary series has aired regularly on WCVE Public Radio since September 2005. Through these commentaries, Brooks has reprised all manner of forgotten tales that tell the story of Richmond.

Stories from Brooks Smith...

VCU's Rice Center Boasts Centuries of History on the James

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Brooks Smith reviews the many roles of a riverfront site in Charles City County.

Rediscovering a Grand Railroad Edifice, Now the Science Museum

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Brooks Smith recalls Richmond's Broad Street Station.

Recalling the Old State Penitentiary

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Brooks Smith rediscovers a former Richmond landmark.

How a 15th Century English Mansion Came to be Standing in Richmond

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Brooks Smith resdiscovers Agecroft Hall.

"The Canal" an Integral Part of Richmond History

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Brooks Smith explores George Washington's dream of making Richmond a major sea port .

The Carillon's Bells: Virginia's Memorial to World War I Dead

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Author Brooks Smith rediscovers the origins of The Carillon in Byrd Park

Rediscovering Ginter Park

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Author and commentator Brooks Smith continues to explore Richmond's neighborhoods.

Post-Civil War "Friends" Orphanage Still Exists as Service Organization

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Author Brooks Smith continues his examination of some of Richmond's historic places.

"The Fan" Remains One of Richmond's Favorite Places

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Author Brooks Smith continues to rediscover Richmond's historic neighborhoods.

Rediscovering Historic 6th Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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Brooks Smith tells of one of Richmond's most familiar and historic landmarks.