Welcome to Richmond, Virginia

Welcome to Richmond, Virginia

History and beauty come alive in Richmond with stately historic mansions and beautiful old parks, bringing the city an old world feel that belies its thriving cosmopolitan way of life. Sites like the Civil War ruins of Richmond Battlefield National Park, the statues lining Monument Avenue and the Poe Museum are among some of the many attractions you'll find in beautiful Richmond.

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Civil War History

As the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War, Richmond holds many buildings and monuments reflective of this period in history. From the relics and documents contained in the The Museum of the Confederacy to the ruins at the ex-prison island of Belle Isle, Richmond still has an abundance of ways to explore this period of American history. You can stroll through the 19th century and Civil War gravestones of Hollywood Cemetery or study the displays at The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar and see the effects past and present of this major struggle for power and ideals.

Richmond News

Richmond Sheriff Woody accused of sexual battery

Richmond Times-Dispatch - Thu Nov 19

A special prosecutor has been assigned to investigate an allegation of sexual battery made against Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody, a law-enforcement official confirmed tonight.

Salvation Army adds two credit-card machines for holidays

Richmond Times-Dispatch - Thu Nov 19

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign will be more than a drop in the bucket this year.

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