Spreading RVA history one Glizzy at a time.
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Learn about the inspiration behind each of our signature Glizzy’s!
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Learn about the inspiration behind each of our signature Glizzy’s! *
A tribute to John Dabney, a legendary Richmond bartender and caterer. Born into slavery, he gained international acclaim for his masterful mint juleps and hospitality, eventually purchasing his own freedom through his culinary excellence.
Celebrating Jackson Ward, once known as the “Harlem of the South.” This historic Richmond neighborhood was a thriving center of Black business, culture, music, and entrepreneurship in the early 20th century — a true symbol of Black excellence.
Inspired by the United Order of the True Reformers, one of the most successful Black-owned fraternal organizations and businesses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded in Richmond, it represented unity, mutual aid, and Black economic empowerment during the Jim Crow era.
Named after the historic St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, founded in 1903 by Maggie L. Walker — the first African American woman in U.S. history to charter and preside over a bank. This Glizzy honors her vision of economic independence and self-reliance in Richmond’s Black community.
Honoring Gabriel Prosser, an enslaved blacksmith who in 1800 organized one of the largest planned slave rebellions in U.S. history right here in Richmond. His courage and fight for freedom continue to inspire generations.