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June 4
VC# 1325e “A Playground for Katie and Friends” is the first barrier-free playground in Central Virginia. Meet published author George Cook, who can barely read or write.

June 11
VC# 1827e Virginia Currents meets Richmond’s musical legend, Robbin Thompson, composer of “Sweet Virginia Breeze” and old pal of Bruce Springsteen. Then we discover the healing power of song at a very special music workshop for cancer survivors.

June 18
VC# 1828e Virginia Currents travels to Buckingham County where the remnants of the old Boatwright house are being preserved, on piece at a time, by tearing it down. Then, we cover the unveiling of the Civil Rights Memorial next to the State Capitol in Richmond.

June 25
VC# 1326e Hanover’s historic Polegreen Church was instrumental in Patrick Henry’s vision. Plus, the only ducking of a woman accused of witchcraft in Virginia.

Virginia Currentsis for the whole family! If you are a longtime citizen of the Commonwealth, there's always the familiar and the sentimental – the scenes of your childhood – people from your past and stories that make you proud to be part of our glorious state.
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The 19th season of this award-winning newsmagazine series is produced in the studios of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting.

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