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Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall 2003  "Richmond, VA"    Richmond, Virginia      Known historically as the capital of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War and the state's capitol. Today, Richmond is a thriving atmosphere of history and industry. First started out as a settlement by Captain John Smith who bought land from Indian chief Powhatan near where Richmond was founded in 1609. Places to see and visit are the State Capital, the Robert E. Lee House, the John Marshall House, the Jefferson Davis' "White House of the Confederacy" and museum, Agecroft Hall, Edgar Allen Poe Museum, and St. John's Episcopal Church, where Patrick Henry made his "liberty or death" speech. Museums and educational institutions include the Science Museum of Virginia, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, containing many famous artworks, the University of Richmond, Virginia Union University, the Medical College of Virginia, and the Union Theological Seminary. Other places to explore are Canal Walk, Brown's Island, Fort Sedgwick, the Petersburg National Military Park, and Richmond's National Battlefield Park, where you can see landmarks of Civil War battles. Fan District and Court End are two of Richmond's most famous areas for architecture and places to visit.  Agecroft Hall  4305 Sulgrave Rd.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 353-4241    Built in Lancashire, England in the late 15th century and later dismantled in the 1920s and rebuilt on the James River.  Alice Austen House  Hylan Blvd.  New York-Richmond-Statan Island, New York  (718) 816-4506    This restored Victorian house was built in the 1890s and Alice Austen lived there from 1866 to 1929.  Anabel Lee Riverboat Cruises  Dock St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 644-5700    The riverboat offers narrated cruises on the James River.  Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives Trust  1109 W. Franklin St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 353-2668    The museum is Virginia's only Jewish history museum.  Capitol Square    Richmond, Virginia  (804) 786-4344    The squaare is filled with historical monuments and statues of people.  Capitol, The  Capitol Sq.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 786-4344    The capitol was built in 1788 and designed by Thomas Jefferson.  Chimborazo Visitor Center  3215 E. Broad St.  Richmond, Virginia      The center offers exhibits of information about the battlefields in Richmond.  Cold Harbor Visitor Center    Richmond, Virginia      The center offers exhibits on the battle and an electronic battle map.  Ethyl UNIVERSE Planetarium and Space Theater    Richmond, Virginia      The center offers IMAX films and planetarium shows.  Federal Reserve Money Museum  701 E. Byrd St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 697-8108    The museum exhibits over 500 items showing the history of currency.  Fort Harrison Visitor Center    Richmond, Virginia      This visitor center offers exhibits and brochures.  Historic Richmondtown  Richmond Rd. and Clove Rd.  New York-Richmond-Statan Island, New York  (718) 351-1611    This 100-acre restored village is a recreation of life life back then.  Hollywood Cemetery  Cherry and Albemarle sts.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 648-8501    The cemetery is the burial place for several well noted and famous people.  Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art  338 Lighthouse Ave.  New York-Richmond-Statan Island, New York  (718) 987-3500    The art museum exhibits art objects and paintings of Tibetan art.  John Marshall House  818 E. Marshall St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 648-7998    This house was built in 1790 for Chief Justice John Marshall and still occupied by Marshall until his death in 1835.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden  1800 Lakeside Ave.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 262-9887    The garden covers 80 acres with thousands of annuals and perennials.  Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site  600 N. 2nd St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 771-2017    The site is dedicated to Maggie L. Walker, a prominent businesswoman and the first woman to start a bank in the country.  Maymont  1700 Hampton St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 358-7166    This 1893 Victorian house is featured on 100 acres and was left to the city in 1925 by the Dooleys.  Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park  Mountain Rd.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 672-5520    This 1880s farmhouse is furnished in its period and there is a museum and park.  Metro Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau  550 E. Marshall St.  Richmond, Virginia  (888) 742-4666      Museum of the Confederacy, The  1201 E. Clay St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 649-1861    The museum was founded in 1890 and shows the history of the Civil war through Confederate items.  Paramount's Kings Dominion  1914 E. Main St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 876-5000    This 400-acre theme park offers 50 rides and live entertainment in its eight theme areas.  Poe Museum and Richmond's Oldest House, The  1914 E. Main St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 648-5523    The house was built in 1737 and is the oldest house in Richmond.  Richmond National Battlefield Park    Richmond, Virginia  (804) 226-1981    The park honors the struggle for possession of the Confederate capitol.  Science Museum of Virginia  2500 W. Broad St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 643-3589    The museum is in a former 1919 train station and has over 250 hands-on displays.  Snug Harbor Cultural Center  1000 Richmond Terr.  New York-Richmond-Statan Island, New York  (718) 273-8200    The center became the nation's first maritime hospital on its founding in 1801 and also became a home for retired sailors.  St. John's Episcopal Church  2401 E. Broad St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 648-5015    The church was built in 1741 and Patrick Henry gave his speech "Liberty or Death."  St. Paul's Church  Grace and 9th sts.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 643-3589    The church has had President Jefferson Davis and Gen. Robert E. Lee worship here.  Staten Island Children's Museum    New York-Richmond-Statan Island, New York  (718) 273-2060    The museum has exhibits of science, art, and humanities.  Staten Island Ferry Collection    New York-Richmond-Statan Island, New York  (718) 727-1135    The center is a shop of displays and items associated with Staten Island.  Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences  75 Stuyvesant Pl.  New York-Richmond-Statan Island, New York  (718) 727-1135    The center contains art and science collections and displays about Staten Island and its people.  Staten Island Zoo    New York-Richmond-Statan Island, New York  (718) 442-3100    The zoo is an educational zoo with a children's center.  Valentine, the Museum of the Life and History of Richmond, The  1015 E. Clay St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 649-0711    The museum shows exhibits of how Richmond was shaped.  Virginia Aviation Museum  5701 Huntsman Rd.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 236-3622    The museum contains World War I and II airplanes and offers you a tour of the facility.  Virginia Historical Society, Center for Virginia History  428 N. Boulevard  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 358-4901    The center presents seven museums exhibiting some of Virginia's rare treasures.  Virginia House and American Country Place  4301 Sulgrave Rd.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 353-4251    This house originally belonged to U.S. ambassador Alexander Weddell and his wife named Virginia.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts  2800 Grove Ave. at N. Boulevard  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 367-0844    The art museum is one of the largest museums in the South and contains various artworks.  Virginia War Memorial  Belvidere St.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 786-2050    The memorial is dedicated to Virginia-born casualties during World War II and other country conflicts.  White House of the Confederacy    Richmond, Virginia      This mansion was President Jefferson Davis's executive mansion during the Civil War.  William Byrd Park  Idlewood Ave.  Richmond, Virginia  (804)780-8137 or 358-3355    The park contains the Christopher Columbus Monument and a World War I Memorial.  Wilton  Cary Street Rd.  Richmond, Virginia  (804) 282-5936    The 1753 house was the home of William Randolph III and was moved later in 1934. Search Again? Copyright 1998-2001 Richard Foxworth Publications Banner Advertising

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