VIRGINIA STATE CAPITOL
9th St and Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
Designed by Thomas Jefferson, this Classic Revival building was
modeled after a Roman temple. It was completed in 1788 and is
the second oldest capitol in continuous use in the country. The
focal point of the building is the central rotunda featuring a
life-size statue of George Washington, said to be the only one
for which he actually posed. A smaller dome displays busts of
the eight American presidents from Virginia. Free tours,
lasting about 30 minutes, are offered.
RICHMOND NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK
3215 East Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7517
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.
MONUMENT AVENUE
1600 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220-2914
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.
MUSEUM & WHITE HOUSE OF THE CONFEDERACY
1201 East Clay St, Richmond, VA 23219-1615
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. Admission: USD9.50 adults; USD9 seniors; USD5
children (7-18).
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