The Goochland Recreational Center celebrated its 65th Anniversary at the Westin Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The original founders created the center for people of color who did not have equal access to spaces that supported equality. Today, that vision lives on through various projects aimed at revitalizing the center by incorporating all residents in the county while keeping its historical purpose intact. These efforts include becoming recognized as a historical landmark, restoration of the baseball field, creation of a nature trail, continue programs past and present, and planned renovations to the interior of the building, beginning with the bathrooms. In support of the Center, we as a church family give yearly donation and many members of Fauquier Baptist Church are members and attended the Gala as seen on the video footage enjoying the smooth sounds of Shades of Gray. Several members of our church are also lifetime members and serve on the Board of Directors, if you have not yet explored the Goochland Recreational Center, we encourage you—as members of our church family, as members of this community, or as individuals interested in giving back—to visit the website, become a member, and see firsthand the great work being done.
Yvette McDermott Thomas FBC Clerk
Lifetime Member GRC
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