VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A Virginia Beach commission has recommended that a Confederate monument in the city shouldn't be removed, but instead historical context should be added in a new park and a second statue should be erected to honor African American heritage.
The Virginian-Pilot reports the Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission plans to make its recommendation to the City Council on Tuesday.
The proposal also suggests looking into whether a museum could be built nearby to tell a more "inclusive story" of the community's history.
The committee estimated the park and a second statue could cost $320,000. The group will ask the council to approve an initial $50,000.
