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 A moving memorial |
111 Rochelle Ln Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2396 http://www.petersburg-va.org/t... |
The lives of 30,000 Confederate soldiers were lost during the Siege of Petersburg, one of the most devastating events of the Civil War. Blandford Church, built in 1735, now honors their memory. Here, at their graves, the first Memorial Day was observed in 1866. Fifteen Tiffany stained-glass windows, designed in their honor, adorn the building. Donated by southern states after the war, this is one of only seven complete sets of Tiffany windows in existence. To reach Petersburg take I-95 south about 30 minutes from Richmond. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A capital canal |
12th & Canal Sts Richmond, VA 23220 United States http://www.richmondriverfront.... |
By boat or by foot the Richmond Canal Walk is a beautiful and educational experience. Take a guided tour or learn about the site on your own. Brass disks embedded in the sidewalk, maps, photos and artifacts note historical events and people associated with the canals and locks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grandest house in town |
Centre Hill Court Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2401 |
Centre Hill, built in 1823 and remodeled in the 1840s, then again in 1901, displays the evolution of several architectural styles. Once the residence of the Bolling family, it has always been the most magnificent home in the city. Ornate woodwork and a 1840s service tunnel that connects the work area of the house to the city are special features of Centre Hill. Petersburg is about a half hour from Richmond. Take I-95 south into the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arts in the park |
1300 Blanton Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 646 3355 / +1 804 646 1437 http://www.ci.richmond.va.us/d... |
Climb the 240-foot Georgian bell tower for a great view of Byrd Park, a spot filled with people lounging on the grass and playing Frisbee with or without their pets. On summer evenings, a free performing arts festival here draws hundreds of picnicking spectators. Bring along your own food and drinks and join them on the grass. The Richmond Ballet, bands and theater groups perform. A spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display is the highlight of the festival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For fans of architecture |
W Main St and N Boulevard Richmond, VA 23221 United States |
The Fan District is full of richly detailed turn-of-the-century townhomes. Each is unusual with architectural features including spellbinding stained glass, grimacing gargoyles and intricately carved columns. Most are surrounded by fragrant flowers, carefully tended by the buildings' owners. The area is named for its fan-shaped layout, designed during Richmond's streetcar era. The Strawberry Street Cafe is just one of many favorite Richmond restaurants that nestle along the Fan's folds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Safe-keeping |
19 Bollingbrook St Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2400 |
Built in 1817, the Farmers Bank is one of the oldest bank buildings in America. Upper floors have rooms where the cashier and his family lived and contain period furnishings that reflect the living conditions of the people who worked there. One of the most interesting features of the bank is its original safe, kept in the cashier's office. The safe was lowered through the floor to the vault at night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A past of triumph and tragedy |
112 N Railway Ave (Ashland-Hanover Visitor Center) Richmond, VA 23005 United States +1 804 752 6766 / +1 800 897 1479 |
Hanover was the center of the "Great Awakening" of the American Revolution led by resident Reverend Samuel Davies. Patrick Henry was born here, studied law here and lived here at the time of his famous liberty speech. His residence, Scotchtown, is open to the public. Hanover was also the birthplace of Henry Clay, another important figure during the Revolution. During the Civil War, the bloody Seven Days Battles took place here. The battlefields are now National Parks. Take 64 east to Route 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) to reach Hanover. It is about a 20-minute drive from Richmond. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Noted natives at rest |
412 South Cherry St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 648 8501 http://www.hollywoodcemetery.org |
Founded in 1847, Hollywood is one of the oldest cemeteries in Richmond. Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General J.E.B. Stuart, Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, novelists James Branch Cabel and Ellen Glasgow, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers, 11,000 of them unknown, are a few examples of the historical figures buried here. Hollywood has the city's best view of the James River. When the cemetery was first established, neighbors declared that the rushing of the falls would, literally, wake the dead. Guided tours are available on the last Sunday of each month through October. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From Pocahontas to Sears & Roebuck |
4100 Oaklawn Blvd Hopewell Visitors Center Richmond, VA 23860 United States +1 804 541 2461 / +1 800 863 8687 http://www.ci.hopewell.va.us/ |
In 1864, General Grant selected City Point as the Union Headquarters. His T-shaped cabin still stands. Other attractions are: Appomattox Plantation (1763); Crescent Hills, a neighborhood with one of America's largest concentrations of Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalog Houses by Mail; the home and burial place of the only son of Pocahontas and John Rolfe and Weston Manor, an elegant 18th-century Tidewater mansion. After touring local landmarks and historic sites, take in a show at the Swift Creek Mill Theater or enjoy seasonal riverside concerts. Hopewell is a 20-minute drive from Richmond. Take Exit 9A on I-95 south. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flight to Appomattox |
425 Cockade Alley (Petersburg Visitor Center) Richmond, VA 23804 United States +1 804 733 2400 http://civilwartraveler.com/vi... |
This driving tour follows General Robert E. Lee's route from Petersburg to Appomattox. With stops, allow two hours for the tour, then extra time to explore the sites at Appomattox Court House. Begin with the site of Lee's withdrawal from the Richmond-Petersburg Front and end at the scene of surrender at Appomattox. Maps and information can be obtained at the Petersburg Visitors Center. Petersburg is about a half hour drive from Richmond. Take I-95 south to Route 36 to reach the battlefield. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Flowers everywhere |
1800 Lakeside Ave Richmond, VA 23228 United States +1 804 262 9887 http://www.lewisginter.org |
In the 1880s, Lewis Ginter, a wealthy businessman, opened a resort on this land just northwest of Richmond. An avid gardener, he planted and cared for much of the foliage that still thrives in the park today. Upon his death, the property passed to his niece who opened a hospice for children in Ginter's home. She also cultivated the gardens and imported several rare plants. The land is now operated by the city as a botanical garden. Explore the Victorian garden, nature trails and the home, and perhaps stop at the Tea House for lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Victorian vision |
2201 Shields Ave Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 358 7166 http://www.maymont.org/ |
Built in 1893, this home on the James River is a classic example of Victorian architecture and landscaping. The house is filled with period furniture including a magnificent swan bed. Trees and plants from all over the world were cultivated here by the owners. The English, Japanese and Italian gardens are romantic spots for strolling and picnicking. A carriage collection, children's farm and small zoo are other favorite attractions. Admission to the home and children's farm is free, although donations are requested. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stonewall and cobblestones |
1600 Monument Ave Richmond, VA 23220 United States http://www.monumenthouse.com/r... |
Cobblestoned Monument Avenue is the only street in the country declared a national historic site. This is a favorite local spot for talking a walk. After the Civil War, statues were erected on Monument Avenue to honor Confederate heroes. These include Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate Army, and General "Stonewall" Jackson, so called because he rode upon his horse immovable and expressionless as a stone wall. To better illustrate Richmond's cultural diversity, a statue of tennis great Arthur Ashe, a Richmond native, was added in 1996. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Find a brother in arms |
6125 Boydton Plank Rd Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 861 2408 / +1 877 726 7546 http://www.pamplinpark.org |
Three million men fought in the Civil War and the exhibits at this museum comprehensively demonstrate their circumstances and ideologies. Other attractions at Pamplin Historic Park include Tudor Hall Plantation, an 1812 Greek-revival home that was the brigade headquarters of Confederate General Samuel McGowan, and the Breakthrough Trail, an 1865 battlefield where Grant's Union forces broke Lee's defensive line guarding Petersburg. Three historic, walkable trails that take from 15-30 minutes each to walk - perfect for families with young children or those interested in some light walking in a gorgeous setting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Over 300 years of history |
425 Cockade Alley Petersburg Visitors Center Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2400 http://www.petersburg-va.org |
Because of its proximity to Richmond, Petersburg was a strategic location during the Civil War. A ten-month siege here in 1864 was the turning point of the war and the battlefield is the site of the largest military explosion before the atomic bomb. The Petersburg National Battlefield Park, Blandford Church and the unusual Trapezium House are a few of many attractions in the city. Petersburg is about thirty minutes from Richmond. Take I-95 south into the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An explosive site |
1539 Hickory Hill Rd Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 732 3531 http://www.nps.gov/pete/ |
A yawning crater still scars the site of Petersburg's Civil War battlefield. It was created when Union troops dug tunnels to detonate explosives under Confederates. The method killed thousands of men in an effort to break the line of defense. about a half hour Petersburg was under siege for ten months because it was strategic to taking the Confederacy and its capitol in nearby Richmond. A monument at the Park was recently erected to honor the contributions of African-American soldiers who served in both the Confederate and Union armies. Petersburg is 25 miles south of Richmond. Take I-95 south to Route 36 to reach the battlefield. No fee for Five Forks or Grant's Headquarters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bloody battles and trenches |
3215 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23223 United States +1 804 226 1981 http://www.nps.gov/rich/ |
The grim site of Chimborazo, one of the Confederacy's largest hospitals, begins a tour of the Civil War battlefields of Richmond. A map obtained here will lead you to the sites of the Battles of Chickahominy Bluff, Beaver Dam Creek, and many more. The bloodiest battle of all was at Cold Harbor. The losses here were greater than those at Gettysburg when time is figured in; 16,000 men were lost, 8,000 in one hour. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The home of Patrick Henry |
16120 Chiswell Ln Richmond, VA 23015 United States +1 804 227 3500 http://www.apva.org/apva/scotc... |
This charming white clapboard home is part of one of Virginia's oldest plantations. Built in the early 1700s, it was purchased in 1770 by the renowned patriot Patrick Henry, perhaps most well-known for his "Give me liberty, or give me death" speech delivered at St John's Church in Richmond. He lived here with his wife, Sarah, and their six children. The house displays many of Henry's personal effects including a desk and his law library. Scotchtown is just north of Richmond and eleven miles northwest of Ashland, a charming Victorian railroad town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Slip Into the past |
12th and Main St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 643 7407 http://www.historicrichmond.co... |
Shockoe Slip is the city's oldest mercantile district and was once the site of the State Capitol building. This area has been a bustling hub since the 17th century. Though the earliest buildings here were destroyed during the Civil War, original cobblestones and structures dating from 1868-1888 make this beautiful and historic area a perfect place for sightseeing. Shockoe also offers shopping, dining and entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A people plagued |
15 W Bank St Richmond, VA 23803 United States +1 804 733 2404 http://www.petersburg-va.org/t... |
Imagine a chicken costing $50! This excessive price was demanded of Petersburg citizens during the Civil War. The largest siege of any American city took place here when, for ten months, Union troops relentlessly attacked to facilitate taking nearby Richmond. The subsequent conditions in Petersburg are explored at the Siege Museum. The museum is located in the former commodities market and illustrates how residents lived before, during and after the War. Petersburg is about a half hour from Richmond. Take I-95 south into the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Virginia's oldest churches |
11353 Mt Hermon Rd Richmond, VA 23005 United States +1 804 798 4520 |
This is the oldest frame church in Virginia, erected in 1729, and paid for with 60,000 pounds of tobacco. Patrick Henry's uncle was its rector from 1737-1777. North Carolina troops camped in and around the church in 1862 before the Civil War battle of Hanover Courthouse. This interesting example of colonial architecture is located near Randolph Macon College, Scotchtown and the Ashland Berry Farm. Tours are by appointment only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Viva la fair! |
600 E Laburnum Ave (Richmond Raceway Complex) Richmond, VA 23222 United States +1 804 569 3200 / +1 800 588 3247 http://www.statefair.com |
Wander through the glittering lights of the Midway, filled with rides like the Ferris wheel and carousel. Visitors to the fair can also take a thrilling helicopter ride, watch a rodeo, enjoy nightly fireworks and visit the State Fair Nursery and Equine area, where livestock is on display. Sampling of traditional fair fare like candy apples, cotton candy and elephant ears adds to the whole experience. Special events include concerts at the Classic Amphitheatre, showcases of regional products and a living history village. Gate Admission: weekends $11, weekends $13, 11-day pass $19-26. Discounts for kids and seniors; advance sale tickets and season passes are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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