Name: Tell-Tale Talks Featuring: Diana Peterfreund
Start: 2026-11-18
End: 2026-11-18

The Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue completes the triangle of Richmond; the city of Liverpool, England; and the Republic of Benin, each of which played a prominent role in the slave trade. Three identical statues symbolize a commitment to new relationships based on honesty and forgiveness.

Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue

Located along the Historic Canal Walk, Casa Del Barco is Richmond’s newest destination for redefined Mexican cuisine. Entrées such as Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas and Sizzling Fajitas are made with fresh, local ingredients to create an exciting dining experience. Our list of over 130 tequilas (Central Virginia's largest) is still growing and pleases the casual spirit sippers to the most seasoned aficionados. Materials from the historic 1890s Reynolds Metals Italianate building were repurposed into tabletops as well as a ceiling feature that allows guests to sign and hang tequila bottles as they're emptied!

Casa del Barco at Canal Walk

Come find out why Richmond is Outside Magazine's "Best River City in the U.S." Raft, Kayak and SUP trips and rentals available daily....Learn more and make a reservation at www.riversideoutfitters.com. What are other customers saying about us? Check out our listing on Trip Advisor. And rest assured that our staff of recreation experts will match you up with activities best suited for the kind of experience you want to have...come adventure!

Riverside Outfitters

Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the State Capitol houses America’s oldest legislative assembly. Daily one-hour guided tours showcase historical statuary and paintings, rare exhibit objects, and newly restored legislative chambers. Self-guided tours also are available. And don't miss the Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, unveiled in 2008 at Capitol Square. The Executive Mansion is the oldest continuously occupied governor’s home (since 1813) in the country.

Virginia Capitol and Executive Mansion

In 1951, Barbara Johns and other students led a strike to protest the conditions at their racially segregated school. The students then contacted NAACP attorneys; the lawsuit that followed was joined with four other cases as Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas (1954), which ruled against “separate but equal” education. This memorial recognizes these Virginians.

Virginia Civil Rights Memorial

Create- your-own salads or wraps from a large array of ingredients.

Chopt Creative Salad Company-Downtown

Did you know that Richmond was the site of the very first trolley system in the world, dating back to 1888? Experience Richmond history in a classic trolley ideally suited for visitors and residents alike. Enjoy Richmond landmarks from the comfort of our enclosed, 20-person trolley. Relax on comfortable cushioned seats set in old-fashioned iron seat frames. Our intimate seating arrangement offers a unique and exciting way to experience the rich history of one of America’s oldest cities. Public historic tours are currently running Monday through Friday at 10:30a and Saturdays and Sundays at 11a, but please double check availability to be sure the tour is running as scheduled and there is space on board for your group! Price for adults is $45 each and seniors are $42 each. Children 4-14 is $30, and kids 3 and under are free. Reservations required. Please call 804.269.0075 to book. Private, chartered tours are also available!

RVA Trolley

Dedicated to exploring the history and enduring impact of American racial slavery. Located at Main Street Station in Shockoe Bottom, it serves as a center for learning, reflection, and civic action rather than a traditional museum.

Shockoe Institute

Rueger's, located inside The Commonwealth hotel, pays homage to the original eatery that opened on this site in 1846. Specializing in Southern comfort food with a healthy and modern twist, everyone will find something on our men that hits the spot. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and in our quest to give our guests a unique, local experience, brew coffee roasted at Richmond's Black Hand Coffee Company and serve some of RVA's best local moonshine and craft beers.

Rueger's at The Commonwealth

Originally opened in 1901, Main Street Station has always been one of Downtown Richmond, Virginia’s most visible landmarks. Once a bustling transportation hub, the station was closed in 1975 due to a decline in passenger rail service. The historic reopening of Main Street Station in 2003 marked the culmination of years of renovation to this 102-year-old landmark, and the return of passenger train service to downtown Richmond.In the years to come, future upgrades to the station will integrate bus, trolley, airport shuttle, taxi and limousine services. As Main Street Station is further transformed into a significant multi-modal transportation center, it is once again ready to serve as a gateway to the City of Richmond and the metropolitan region. Main Street Station will showcase Richmond as a vibrant destination city.

Main Street Station

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



Sports Richmond, VA

Join us at Fountain Bookstore on Wednesday, November 18th for a Tell-Tale Talk with author Diana Peterfreund, who will discuss her YA series: Ellen Poe.  
  
About Ellen Poe: For Evermore  
  
The thrilling sequel to Ellen Poe: The Forgotten Lore in which every mystery Ellen solves uncovers another buried secret about her family and the infamous poet, Edgar Allan Poe.  
  
Ellen Poe is no longer plagued by nightmares of scary restless spirits, and she’s even come to a truce with the oft-annoying ghost of her ancestor: Edgar Allan Poe. But when the coded journal that is tied to his spirit disappears from her family’s home, she’s convinced that the founder of a secret Poe society is responsible for the theft. Ellen finds a cryptic note from the woman, Sara High, and sets out on a dangerous quest to track down the family heirloom that takes Ellen from Baltimore to New York City to Richmond and back. At the same time, Ellen’s visions return, more terrifying than ever, and she realizes it’s not just the journal that’s in danger. Can she head off a potential murder in time? Or will Ellen find herself at the mercy of a killer who won’t stop until they’ve claimed Poe’s spirit for their very own?  
  
Diana Peterfreund has published sixteen novels for adults, teens, and kids. Her works have been named to the New York Public Library’s Books for the Teen Age list, the Capitol Choices reading list, the Texas LoneStar List, and the Sunshine State Young Reader Awards List, as well as Amazon’s Best Books of the Year. In addition, she’s written dozens of short stories and a variety of nonfiction essays about popular children’s literature. Diana lives in Maryland with her family.  
  
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Schedule:  
5:30 pm – Doors open  
5:45 pm – Zoom meeting opens  
6:00 pm – Talk begins  
  
Virtual Livestream:  
Virtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event. The Zoom invitation is also included in the confirmation email received upon purchase.  
  
Weather:  
This installment takes place indoors at Fountain Bookstore.  
  
Food & Drink:  
One glass of wine included in in-person admission.  
  
Other:  
Chairs provided.  
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Can’t make it in person? The talk can be streamed virtually! Select the Livestream ticket option at check out. Virtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event.  
  
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