Richmond Trip Overview
An in-depth walking tour of Capitol Square and the Capitol Building that narrates and ties together 400 years of Virginia History and Culture. You will learn the complicated construction history of the capitol, its 1870 tragedy, and bountiful stories revealed within its chambers. You will hear the narrative behind the Civil Rights Monument, the controversy over the current monuments, and the fascinating tale of the Washington Cenotaph. You will learn about the contributions of 12 famous Virginia women at Voices in the Garden and the history of the enslaved in the city’s history.
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Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Starts: Richmond, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Richmond, Virginia, United States
An in-depth walking tour of Capitol Square and the Capitol Building that narrates and ties together 400 years of Virginia History and Culture. You will learn the complicated construction history of the capitol, its 1870 tragedy, and bountiful stories revealed within its chambers. You will hear the narrative behind the Civil Rights Monument, the controversy over the current monuments, and the fascinating tale of the Washington Cenotaph. You will learn about the contributions of 12 famous Virginia women at Voices in the Garden and the history of the enslaved in the city’s history.
Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
Begin and learn about the Church of the Confederacy
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bell Tower, 101 N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Pass the historic Bell Tower rung to warn of slave rebellion and natural disasters
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Virginia Women’s Monument : Voices From The Garden, 1000 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Visit Capitol Squares most recent addition, a tribute to Virginia’s historic women: hear the stories of Anne Laydon, Maggie Walker, Adele Clark and more
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Here he amazing story behind the Washington Equestrian Monument, designed to be his final resting place, as well as the six notable Virginians run surround it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Virginia Civil Rights Monument, Capitol District, Richmond, VA
Here the incredible story of Barbara Rose Johns and Oliver Hill in their fight to end segregation
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Virginia Executive Mansion, Capitol Sq, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
See the second oldest continuing governor’s residence in the US
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Virginia Capitol Building, 9th & Grace Sts, Richmond, VA 23219
Learn the fascinating tale of how Richmond became the Commonwealth’s third capitol and Jefferson’s major role in constructing a new historic building, Tour the outside and then have a guided tour within it. See the rotunda of Presidents from Virginia, the spot where Lee received his commission, and Jefferson’s actual model for the strucure
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Capitol Square Park, 9th & Grace Streets, Richmond, VA 23220
End with a stroll past the monuments to significant Virginians and end at St Paul’s Church
Duration: 10 minutes
