Richmond is the capital of Virginia. It's a city of monuments, parks, museums, street lamps, and cobblestones, modern business, good restaurants, and a diverse population. For the Civil War buff, Richmond is an essential destination. On your visit, be sure to see the river, visit a museum, and walk in one of the many parks. Here are some of the outstanding places of interest:
The Museum of the Confederacy is exactly what it claims to be, one of the largest collections of Confederate artifacts, information, and memorabilia.
The Valentine is the museum of the life and history of Richmond.
The Poe Museum is small, but interesting to devotees of one of America's greatest writers.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is on of the South's largest art museums. Its collections range from Egyptian to contemporary and include several Russian Faberge eggs.
Ready to spend time out doors? Visit Hollywood Cemetery, resting place of two presidents, the Confederate president, several generals, and a host of other notables. Great views of the river. Another outdoor spot is Maymont Park, a zoo, aviary, botanical gardens, nature center, picnic grounds, and history lesson all in one.
Richmonders identify themselves by neighborhood. The most famous is the Fan, block after block of historic houses, bordered by Monument Avenue, a truly grand boulevard honoring the city's notables. Other neighbors include Shockoe Slip, home of much shopping; and Shockoe Bottom, a nightlife and restaurant district
Museum and White House of the Confederacy- The Civil War is commemorated here with artifacts, flags, documents, uniforms and paintings. Next to the museum is the executive mansion of Jefferson Davis during the war. The house has been restored and eleven rooms are on exhibit. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Adults $10 combination ticket or $7 for either the Museum or the White House. Senior, military and AAA may take $1 off. Ages 7-18 rates are $5 combination, $3 museum only and $4 White House only.
1201 E. Clay St.
804-649-1861
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St. John's Church- Pocahontas was married here. Here Patrick Henry demanded liberty or death from a shocked second Virginia Convention, and it can be seen re-enacted every Sun at 2:00 from Memorial Day to Labor Day. St. John's Church was built in 1741, and is an excellent place for both its history and its services, which are yet held today. Tours Mon-Sat 10-3:30, Sun 1-3:30. Services Sun 8:30, 11 am. Adults $2, children 7-18 $1, under 7 free.
2401 E. Broad St.
804-648-5051
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Richmond is the capital of Virginia. It's a city of monuments, parks, museums, street lamps, and cobblestones, modern business, good restaurants, and a diverse population. For the Civil War buff, Richmond is an essential destination. On your visit, be sure to see the river, visit a museum, and walk in one of the many parks. Here are some of the outstanding places of interest: 
