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...

Rediscovering Theater Row

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Brooks Smith recalls Richmond's historic theater district.

Rediscovering Richmond: Manchester

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Commentator Brooks Smith has been rediscovering Richmond's historic spaces and places. Recently he spoke with WCVE's Shawn Evans about Manchester

Rediscovering Richmond's Barton Heights

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Brooks Smith describes nation's first "streetcar neighborhood."

Rediscovering Richmond: The Leigh Street Armory

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Brooks Smith tells about a historic building that may have a new life.

Rediscovering Richmond's historic places and spaces

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Brooks Smith commences the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and emancipation by discussing Monument Avenue.

Rediscovering Richmond: the Year in Review

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Brooks Smith reviews the highlights of this year's essays on sports.

Another coaching legend

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Brooks Smith recounts the accomplishments of VUU basketball coach Dave Robbins.

Richmond's Hoop Dreams

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Brooks Smith, author of "Fact & Legends of Sports in Richmond," recalls the city's love of basketball.

Another Legendary Coach

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Following up on his comments on long-time Armstrong High Coach Maxie Robinson, Brooks Smith tells about Stretch Gardner, the equally illustrious all-sport coach at rival Maggie Walker High School.

A sesquicentennial look at Virginia Capitol's role in Civil War History

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Brooks Smith discusses Capitol's connections with 150th anniversary.