Richmond
Learn about Richmond
A concise introduction to Richmond, its geography, history and culture.
Introduction
On the James River in Virginia lies its capital city, Richmond. This city is in the heart of Virginia State. Richmond was a very important village of the Powhatan Confederacy, and in 1609 and 1610-11, was settled by English colonists from Jamestown. It is surrounded by the counties of Henrico and Chesterfield.
Richmond, as we know it today, was established in 1737. In 1780, it was made capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia. It played a prominent role as the capital city of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
Today, Richmond town is a modern banking and industrial center, manufacturing tobacco, printing, papermaking and chemicals. It is home to two universities and has some impressive relics dating back to the American independence movement and former capital of the Confederation.
Visitors traveling to Richmond will be impressed by its many historic monuments. If you love old buildings, go to Maymont, an old Victorian-style home with several activities for the whole family to enjoy. You could also visit Agecroft Hall.
A good way of soaking in the ambience of Richmond is to amble down the Canal Walk and the Hollywood Cemetery. You can’t leave Richmond without visiting the City Hall Observation Deck, historic sites like the Edgar Allan Poe Museum and the home of a celebrated African-American entrepreneur of the 1900s, Maggie L. Walker and shows at the Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts and the pop art shows at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Richmond, as we know it today, was established in 1737. In 1780, it was made capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia. It played a prominent role as the capital city of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
Today, Richmond town is a modern banking and industrial center, manufacturing tobacco, printing, papermaking and chemicals. It is home to two universities and has some impressive relics dating back to the American independence movement and former capital of the Confederation.
Visitors traveling to Richmond will be impressed by its many historic monuments. If you love old buildings, go to Maymont, an old Victorian-style home with several activities for the whole family to enjoy. You could also visit Agecroft Hall.
A good way of soaking in the ambience of Richmond is to amble down the Canal Walk and the Hollywood Cemetery. You can’t leave Richmond without visiting the City Hall Observation Deck, historic sites like the Edgar Allan Poe Museum and the home of a celebrated African-American entrepreneur of the 1900s, Maggie L. Walker and shows at the Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts and the pop art shows at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.