This building is breathtaking, outside as well as inside! While in Richmond, I couldn't miss the…read moreopportunity to visit. The architecture is so ornate and gives you the feeling of stepping back in time. Unfortunately, I didn't see anything on site to learn about the building's history, and you are limited to only the first floor. However, it's worth the visit just to take in the beauty and detail of this space.

Old City Hall in Richmond is a stunning architectural gem. The intricate Gothic design and towering…read morearches are truly breathtaking!

If you have a chance, go another mile or so down the road to the Old Cood harbor tavern cross…read moreroads. Saved by the trust and the intersection was the reason for the battle. Main field is very walkable with plenty of shade..

I love this place. It's a dark moment in history, but sobering.. especially on Memorial Day…read moreweekend. I hike a battlefield each Memorial Day to be reminded of the horror of war and to remember the brave who fought. Anyhoo, this particular battlefield has a cemetery and battlefield hospital down the road that you don't want to miss. The battlefield itself is forested now, so it's shady and comfortable to walk around the trenches. It's a grisly reminder of how horrid warfare is. And we all need to be reminded so that it's not repeated.

This marker at the side of a busy road probably doesn't get read very much. There's a lot of text…read moreon it and they seem to not have it on the Virginia DHR website. It reads, "In 1918 as World War I ended, the Seven Pines Bag Loading Plant #3, used for gun powder packing, was dismantled. The federal government sold 600 acres of land, the electric car line, remaining plant buildings, and 230 Aladdin houses, that were erected for plant workers, to the Richmond-Fairfield Railway Company, organized by Oliver J. Sands. The Aladdin Company of Bay City, Michigan was the first company to offer in the United States kit houses with precut, numbered pieces. In 1921 Sands announced the houses were for sale as Fairfield village, in Sands' honor the residents petitioned to change the name to Sandston." [Review 12312 overall, 2096 of 2019.]

The canal walk is not safe to walk alone. There are homeless in the area. It is an interesting…read morewalk. There are restaurants but you have to check ahead to see when they are open. We walked early because it was extremely hot. There are no public bathrooms in the area. Lucky there was a porta potty. The walk is a bit of a walk make sure you wear sunscreen and carry water.

So much history! Great photo ops…read more Lovely scenery I really enjoyed it, even the creep scary part!

It seems that the Battlefield is locked in time. It's off the beaten path which has helped…read morepreserve it. Plenty of walking paths the roads there now where there then.. the Glendale National Cemetery is a very short distance away and well worth a visit. Very sobering. The American Battlefield Trust has preserved some of the Glendale battlefield about 6 min away on Charles city road

This is a small battlefield. You can see cannon and the historic Watt House here. There are also…read morewalking trails here. Very well maintained.

I read the novel, The Yellow Wife, and if you are a fan of historical fiction, I highly recommend…read moreit. The book is based on the story of Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman in Richmond, VA who went on to inherit the Lumpkin Jail and used the property to establish Virginia Union University. I was so moved by her story that I felt the need to visit this site. Much like my experience on the slave trail, I was unclear of what was a part of the site. I was a bit disappointed that I may have missed parts of the experience.

Easily located. Very heavy history. I think the city of Richmond can definitely do a better job at…read moreupkeep but that's neither here nor there. We already know anything as it relates to the history of slavery America tries to erase. This is a must see if you are in RVA to pay your respects.

A friend and I stumbled onto this church on a recent trip to the Church Hill neighborhood. Neither…read moreof us grew up in VA, and we were both surprised to learn that this was the famous "Give me liberty or give me death" church. We didn't take a tour, but we enjoyed walking the grounds and looking at all of the old tombstones. I'd definitely take a tour the next time I'm in the area.

The spark to the American Revolution and subsequent independence started here, with the immortal…read morewords of Patrick Henry, surrounded by George Washington Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, and others. Great tour. They also do reenactments on the weekends. Although the church continues to run with a congregation, it is also home to the foundation that raises money to maintain it, run reenactments, and educate the public. Our tour guide, Betty, did an amazing job of explaining some of the history to us. We are also fortunate enough to meet the Foundation director, Who explained a bit of history as well. Well worth a visit.

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Armour House last Friday. We rented the first floor for a…read moreparty of about 30 people. The staff was helpful and communicative leading up to the event and during the event. I appreciated that the staff set up the tables and chairs for us. We just had to run in, decorate, then get started. The house was comfortable and pleasant. Felt very homey. The gardens were a lovely backdrop. The price was great (especially if you or a relative lives in Henrico County). Drawbacks: The house was a little difficult to get to because it's set back in a residential location. I also thought they had an oven in their kitchen, but they only have two warming drawers. I might have misread the contract. Overall, it was a really good experience.

We had a great summit at the Valentine. The set up was perfect and the staff were very attentive to…read moreour needs the meeting area was clean and well ventilated. After the event we were able to move about the museum that at some interesting items relevant to Richmond modern and older history. Great little museum to visit.

The Valentine, aka The Wickham House is located in downtown Richmond, and a stone's throw from the…read moreJ. Marshall House. It was a special tour that brought me to the Wickham House. Don't be confused by the name, The Valentine. This 19th-century home was purchased in 1898 by Mann Valentine Jr. who added a museum to the property and renamed it The Valentine. My visit was part of a dual tour with the John Marshall House (treason trial of A. Burr). The tour started promptly at the appointed time, and we began our tour of the home. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Wickham house, the family and the history of that time. Her tour was much more than a simple recitation. She brought the home to life through her descriptions, easily fielded questions and encouraged discussions. We all gained a clear picture of life at that time as well as the role that John Wickham played in history. The house is kept in beautiful condition with many examples of how the family lived, from clothing to imagined food out on the table. I was truly impressed by the beauty of the home. After the tour we were able to meander through the museum that is a part of the property. It is an interesting stroll through Richmond's history from the early 1800's to the present. I would definitely suggest a visit here if you are a history fanatic. Check out your options for parking before you get here (I parked in one of the local garages and spent about $15).