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 Santa Claus and friends |
W Broad St Richmond, VA 23219 United States +1 804 559 6113 http://www.richmondchristmaspa... |
More than 20 floats parade through downtown Richmond in celebration of the Christmas season. The procession begins at DMV Drive and continues down Broad Street to the Richmond Coliseum. Santa Claus, of course, comes to town in the parade each year. Other floats include those of local retailers and have included Mickey and Minnie Mouse. About 25,000 people attend each year and the parade is broadcast live on WTVR-TV 6. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A magnificant mansion |
901 East Grace St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 371 8687 |
The home of Virginia governors since the early 1800s, this Federal-style house is located in Capitol Square. It is the oldest governor's mansion in continuous use in the country. Confederate general Robert E. Lee lay in state in one of the rooms. Prominent governors that have resided in the home include Harry Byrd, who later served 32 years in the US Senate and L. Douglas Wilder, the first elected African-American governor in the country. The home can be toured by appointment only during the designated hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of money |
701 East Byrd St Richmond, VA 23261 United States +1 804 697 8110 http://www.richmondfed.org/abo... |
Gleaming gold and shining silver, and other examples of money through the ages fill this museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Exhibits include items once used for barter all over the world. Collections also highlight paper money of Virginia from 1755 to 1865, including the currency of the Confederacy. Prior reservations are required, see their website for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Haunted history |
901 Bank Street (at 9th Street) Richmond, VA 23219 United States +1 804 673 9255 |
If you are in the mood for spooky fun, search for ghosts on the Richmond Ghost Walk. This guided tour approaches local sites of reported supernatural activity in a light-hearted way. The stories and legends associated with the Capitol Building, the Governor's Mansion and other historic locations are a little eerie but will not keep you awake or make you wide-eyed with fear. The walk covers 1 1/2 miles and lasts 90 minutes. Reservations are required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Generals of the gentry |
1201 E Clay St Richmond, VA 23219 United States +1 804 649 1861 http://www.moc.org |
This neoclassical mansion was built in 1818. President Jefferson Davis lived here during the Civil War years, and several pieces of furniture owned by him are on display. Adjacent to the restored White House is a museum containing more than 15,000 artifacts and 500 flags from the Confederate era. The collection includes the swords and other personal effects of Generals Jackson, Lee and Stuart. Personal papers, government documents, journals and rare books are on exhibit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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