The JXN Project

05/29/2026

The JXN Project would like to thank the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement at the Richmond for previewing The JXN Haus and Skipwith-Roper Cottage — we look forward to hosting tour groups by appointment only beginning in the fall!

05/27/2026

The JXN Project would like to congratulate Richmond’s very own, S. Ross Browne, who was selected as an exhibiting artist for the 2026 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London — he is among only 52 of 1,424 artists selected to exhibit from across 63 countries.

His oil portrait, “My Friend As He Is”, portrays Jackson Wardian Neverette Eggleston III — or more affectionately known as “Sugar Foot”. The Egglestons are one of the longest running Black-owned hospitality empires in the state — with Hotel Eggleston appearing in “The Negro Motorist Green Book” as a safe space for legends like Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington when they would visit 2nd Street in Richmond, VA as one of the original Black Wall Streets. And in contemporary times, “Croaker’s Spot” and “Sugar’s Crab Shack” have been local staples with national culinary and cultural acclaim — with the former celebrating their 25th year anniversary in 2026.

The oil on canvas measures at 36x 48 [sight] and will tour throughout the United Kingdom before being on view from June 25 through October 7 in London. This exhibition follows the selection of “Huntress” by Governor Abigail Spanberger, which now sits at the entrance of the Virginia Executive Mansion — the very first curatorial selection of the Spanberger Administration.

The JXN Project is especially proud as Browne has been a long-time artistic collaborator — offering portraits of N.A. Eggleston Sr. for “Unveiling The Vanguard: Share More Shoulders” and “The Skipwith-Roper Cottage” as part of “House to Highway: Reclaiming a Community History, which is now on view at the reconstructed site. [🖼️ | 📸 ]

05/26/2026

The network premiere of “Declarations: Black Americans and The Revolutionary War” on PBS is a month away. The film is produced by Virginia Public Media and will premiere on June 29th at 10pm EST along with other programming for PBS America250 to include “The American Revolution” by Ken Burns and “Find Your Roots: Secret Lives” by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, as well as “Antique Roadshow: 250 Years of Americana — mark your calendars!

PBS America @ 250, a multiyear celebration of U.S. history, culture, and children’s programming, which began in spring 2025 and continues through America’s Semi-quincentennial in 2026 and beyond, is part of the largest national and local engagement effort in its history. New programming will air...

05/24/2026

The JXN Project invites you to enjoy this virtual tour of the Skipwith-Roper Cottage located at 303 East Bast Street. Self-guided tours and event rentals are scheduled to come online in the fall by appointment only — just in time for back to school. The cost of admission will be $10 for adults and $7 for children. Rental rates will begin at $2000 plus taxes and fees.

05/24/2026

The JXN Project would like to thank Scott Bass of Richmond Magazine for featuring “The Skipwith-Roper Homecoming” in this month’s issue in an article titled “Nice Shot: Reclamation Project” — on newsstands now!

The reconstructed Skipwith-Roper Cottage brings a piece of history back to Jackson Ward.

05/23/2026

The JXN Project and Virginia Public Media are partnering with the City of New York and Office of the Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council to host the world premiere of “Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War” at the Museum of the City of New York on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 6pm in commemoration of Juneteenth as part of the U.S. Semiquincentennial. The premiere will also include a tour of the exhibition “The Occupied City: New York and The American Revolution”. The theater has limited capacity and tickets are going fast — to purchase a ticket, please visit https://www.mcny.org/event/declarations-black-americans-and-revolutionary-war.

Join us during Juneteenth weekend for the world premiere screening of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War.

05/23/2026

JXN would like to thank Destini Harris from WWBT 12 On Your Side for including “The Skipwith-Roper Homecoming” with a feature on The JXN Haus and Skipwith-Roper Cottage as part of its series called “We The People” to commemorate America and Virginia 250!

05/13/2026

The JXN Project and PBS NPR VPM are partnering with the City of New York and Office of the Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council to host the world premiere of “Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War” at the Museum of the City of New York on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 6pm EST in commemoration of Juneteenth as part of the U.S. Semiquincentennial. The premiere will also include a tour of the exhibition “The Occupied City: New York and The American Revolution”. The theater has limited capacity and tickets are going fast — to purchase a ticket, please visit at https://www.mcny.org/event/declarations-black-americans-and-revolutionary-war.

Join us during Juneteenth weekend for the world premiere screening of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War.

05/13/2026

The JXN Project and PBS NPR VPM are proud to share the official teaser for “Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War” — coming to a screen near you. The film is directed by Stacey Holman of Black Butterfly Productions and produced by Maya Tepler with artwork by Hudson Campbell — with the film serving as PBS’ first film to incorporate art generation through responsible artificial intelligence.

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WORLD PREMIERE
Museum of the City of New York in partnership with the City of New York and Office of the Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council will host the world premiere on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 6pm EST for Juneteenth — tickets available at https://www.mcny.org/event/declarations-black-americans-and-revolutionary-war.

NETWORK PREMIERE
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host the network premiere on Monday, June 29 at 6:30pm EST as part of VA250 — tickets on sale soon. The network premiere will air on PBS affiliates at 10pm EST.

FESTIVAL PREMIERE
ESSENCE Festival of Culture and Global Black Economic Forum will host the festival premiere on Friday, July 3, 2026 at the New Orleans Convention Center as part of America250 — tickets on sale soon.