Richmond 804, Hidden History & Human Hellos (new area code, buried Richmond, community, etc) — Unscripted #058

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text hereVera Creative Club Merch:https://veraclub.myshopify.comIn this episode of Vera House Unscripted, we discuss a range of Richmond topics including the end of the 804 area code, Curles Neck Plantation, The Dairy Bar, walkable neighborhoods, hidden Richmond history, local restaurants, Bike Walk RVA, the Parallel Parking Championships, and why small interactions can make a city feel more connected.We start by discussing the introduction of Richmond's new 686 area code and what the 804 has meant to generations of Richmonders. We also recap the Richmond Parallel Parking Championships and reflect on how creating unique community events can bring people together in unexpected ways.Later in the episode, we dive into the surprising history of Curles Neck Plantation and The Dairy Bar, exploring how one familiar Richmond landmark connects to centuries of local history. We also discuss Richmond's walkability, neighborhood design, restaurant nostalgia, Infusion, strange Google reviews, and the forgotten history hidden beneath the city's streets.https://www.henricohistoricalsociety.org/varina.curlesneck.htmlThe second half of the episode focuses on technology, human connection, and why something as simple as saying hello to a stranger can have a meaningful impact on the culture of a city. We also discuss Bike Walk RVA and the future of making Richmond a safer, more connected place to live.Topics include the 804 area code, 686 area code, Curles Neck Plantation, The Dairy Bar, Richmond history, Bike Walk RVA, walkable neighborhoods, Richmond restaurants, Infusion, Google reviews, Carytown Run Club, Parallel Parking Championships, community, local development, and Richmond culture.Quick interjection to invite you to Vera House Studios. If you are a local Richmond business, entrepreneur, brand owner, or service provider—and you know you need to create better content to get your products and services in front of the right people—we can help.Support the showGet more info about our studio here.This podcast is produced by Vera House — a creative club and premium media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion local brands, creative expression, rva culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern businesses.Follow the movement:instagram.com/verahouse.coyoutube.com/@verahousepodverahouse.coHosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young:instagram.com/mykemetzgerinstagram.com/planetperri