Hey did y'all happen to notice the new fence at the grave site at Bell Isle?

Submitted by EricLambert_RVAspark t3_yd46z5 in rva

Since last spring the Richmond Building and Construction Trades have worked together on a few conservation projects in the James River Parks System in the city. In the spring we worked to fix the lights that were not working of the Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge. This past weekend we had volunteers come out to Belle Isle to install new fencing around the historic civil war grave site. On Nov. 5th we will have volunteers come out and repair the lights under the train tracks on the Virginia Capital Trail near Dock Street. These are just some of the ways us union tradesman like to use our skills and knowledge to give back to the community that we all enjoy. If you would like more information on the RBCT check out the website or the FB page.

Members of United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 205, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 147, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 666

Members of United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 205, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 147, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 666

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tiglathpilesar t1_itpwell wrote

How, in all my years of living here, did I not know there was a gravesite on Belle? I mean, I should have assumed b/c god knows how many people have died there. OP, directionally, where on the island is it so I can find it the next time I go?

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J-Colio t1_itpzfto wrote

Replying to tiglathpilesar (#218,235)

If you take the suspension bridge underneath the Lee bridge, then it's quickly upcoming on your right. If you're going from Manchester, then take the 22nd (ish) St to go down that spiral staircase right across from that big apartment building, go right to follow the train tracks to the truss bridge, follow the path to where you're parallel/almost underneath belvedere and keep going and it'll eventually be on your left. On the way to "first break rapids."

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EricLambert_RVAspark OP t1_itq4h5m wrote

Replying to Asterion7 (#218,972)

Its not sealed off, there are openings for those that want to walk in. Its just a reminder of what was there and the suffering they went through. I'm not a history expert, but I believe its said that prisoner island was one of the worst during the civil war.

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ArmoredFan t1_itqkoi0 wrote

I see all the supervisors, where's the one guy who did all the work??

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TGIIR t1_itqmn4r wrote

Thank you all so much!

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MuayThaiWoman68 t1_itqvzh2 wrote

This AFGE member thanks my union brothers and sister for this wonderful work! Thank you!

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Koolest_Kat t1_itrqom8 wrote

We were just at Belle Island on a VaCa!!

Kool!

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