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 A trip back in time |
4305 Sulgrave Rd Richmond, VA 23221 United States +1 804 353 4241 http://www.agecrofthall.com |
This Tudor house once overlooked the Irwell River in Lancashire, England. It was moved, in 1929, to this site, reminiscent of the original, overlooking the James River in Richmond's Windsor Farms neighborhood. Agecroft contains furnishings dating from 1485 to 1660 including an interesting 1610 lantern clock that tells time only on the hour. Landscape artist Charles Gillette designed the gardens. They include an Elizabethan knot garden as well as one based on a pond garden at England's Hampton Court Palace. 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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 A blast from the past |
5706 Grove Ave Richmond, VA 23226 United States +1 804 288 9068 http://www.regalcinemas.com |
Voted one of the best classic movie houses in Richmond, this charming theater specializes in independent and foreign films. Step into this ornately designed building with decorative accents and enjoy a movie experience from a bygone era. The theater is located near several fine restaurants including Peking and Phillip's. The Shops at Libbie & Grove are also close by. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Annual Shakespeare fest |
4305 Sulgrave Road Richmond, VA 23221 United States +1 804 232 4000 http://www.richmondshakespeare... |
Have a box-dinner picnic in an Elizabethan knot garden, then watch a Shakespeare play; all on the lawn of a home that was built in Shakespeare's time. Richmond's Encore Theater Company performs in the summer months on the lawn at Agecroft Hall, a Tudor house moved to Virginia from England. Performances include the traditional Shakespeare offerings along with original works and "actor pieces". Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic country home |
4301 Sulgrave Rd Richmond, VA 23226 United States +1 804 353 4251 http://www.vahistorical.org |
This Warwickshire priory was built in 1125 and moved to Richmond in 1928 by US Ambassador to Spain, Alexander Weddel and his wife, Virginia, who made it their country home. The house holds an extensive collection of portraits and rotates exhibits of works by Charles Dana Gibson among others. Also showcased are Flemish tapestries, Spanish colonial art and Elizabethan oak furniture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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