Henrico resident Dan Rowe, known to generations of Richmond-area families as “Legendary Santa,” has died. Rowe, born in 1927, greeted children for half a century during the holidays beginning in 1966 – first at Miller & Rhoades department store in downtown Richmond, later (after the store closed in 1989) at Thalhimer’s and more recently at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. His last appearance as Legendary Santa was in 2017.
Rowe also was known as the voice of Hermitage High School’s baseball team for decades and was a lifetime member of the North Run Baptist Church.
Rowe took over the role as Legendary Santa in 1966 from his brother, Hansford. He was inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame in 2011.
Rowe also was known as the voice of Hermitage High School’s baseball team for decades and was a lifetime member of the North Run Baptist Church.
Rowe took over the role as Legendary Santa in 1966 from his brother, Hansford. He was inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame in 2011.
Henrico resident Dan Rowe, known to generations of Richmond-area families as “Legendary Santa,” has died. Rowe, born in 1927, greeted children for half a century during the holidays beginning in 1966 – first at Miller & Rhoades department store in downtown Richmond, later (after the store closed in 1989) at Thalhimer’s and more recently at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. His last appearance as Legendary Santa was in 2017.
Rowe also was known as the voice of Hermitage High School’s baseball team for decades and was a lifetime member of the North Run Baptist Church.
Rowe took over the role as Legendary Santa in 1966 from his brother, Hansford. He was inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame in 2011.
Rowe also was known as the voice of Hermitage High School’s baseball team for decades and was a lifetime member of the North Run Baptist Church.
Rowe took over the role as Legendary Santa in 1966 from his brother, Hansford. He was inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame in 2011.
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