Expanding Freedom — Shockoe Institute
Expanding Freedom, the flagship exhibit of the Shockoe Institute at Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia, opened April 9, 2026, examining the enduring impact of racial slavery; exhibit and media design by Local Projects, with fabrication by 1220 Exhibits and AV integration by Electrosonic.
| Venue | Shockoe Institute |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2026 |
| Technologies | immersive media |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Local Projects | Exhibit Design | Vision and flagship exhibit design |
| Local Projects | Media Design & Software | |
| 1220 Exhibits | Fabrication | Named on Local Projects' site as '1220 Exhibits' |
| Electrosonic | AV Integration |
Sources
- https://localprojects.com/work/civil-rights-memorials/enduring-freedom/
- https://richmondbizsense.com/2026/04/10/shockoe-institute-hosts-ribbon-cutting-on-11m-main-street-station-education-center/
- https://www.vpm.org/news/2026-04-10/shockoe-institute-opening-main-street-station-rva-slavery-history-buckner