Virago Alley Moves Into Historic Gallery5 | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 2m

Virago Alley is moving into the historic upstairs space at Gallery5, turning a childhood landmark into a vibrant hub for hands-on historical crafts and martial arts. Founded by Amanda Robinson, who once saved the building from demolition, this 3,000-square-foot expansion will offer year-round classes in blacksmithing, calligraphy, herbalism, and more — all designed to reconnect people with tangible skills in a tech-driven world. The grand opening on First Friday, September 1st, will feature street closures, combat demos, and a joint exhibition with Gallery5, celebrating a full-circle moment…