For years, Charlottesville’s McIntire Park has been home to the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial, a site that was recently rededicated for the 58th time in an annual event.
Tomorrow morning, the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce will formally dedicate a new memorial to business and other leaders from the past 49 years.
“The Grove is a stone terrace and monument inscribed with names of recipients of the Chamber’s annual business leadership award, first established in 1975,” reads a press release sent out by the Chamber. “The monument honors past, present, and future leaders, who have been recognized by the Chamber for their outstanding contributions to our Greater Charlottesville communities.”
The Grove is on the eastern side of McIntire Park underneath a stand of oak trees believed to be at least 150 years old.
Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade won the award in 2019 and will make brief remarks. The first winner in 1975 was Mitchell Van Yahres. Visit the Chamber’s website for a full list of winners.
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