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400 Years of Virginia History

How the Stories of Virginia Shaped America

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Virginia State Capitol

Second oldest working capital in the United States

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The Capitol

Explore the seat of Virginia's state government and the state's role in American history.

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Virginia Civil Rights Memorial

Completed in 2008, the memorial features 18 statues and two quotes

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Governor's Mansion

Built in 1813, the Governor’s Mansion is the oldest in continuous use.

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  Virginia State Capitol

  Virginia State Capitol

  Second oldest working capital in the United States

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  The Capitol

  The Capitol

  Explore the seat of Virginia's state government and the state's role in American history.

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  Virginia Civil Rights Memorial

  Virginia Civil Rights Memorial

  Completed in 2008, the memorial features 18 statues and two quotes

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  Governor's Mansion

  Governor's Mansion

  Built in 1813, the Governor’s Mansion is the oldest in continuous use.

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  U.S. Post Office and Customhouse

  U.S. Post Office and Customhouse

  One of only two historic buildings to survive the fire that came with Confederate evacuation in 1865

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  Monumental Church

  Monumental Church

  Here stood the theater where Poe's mother performed as a celebrated actress.

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  Egyptian Building

  Egyptian Building

  Designed by Thomas Stewart,the building is an amazing example of Egyptian Revival architecture.

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  White House of the Confederacy

  White House of the Confederacy

  An iconic symbol 200 years in the making, the White House of the Confederacy has lived many lives.

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  First African Baptist Church

  First African Baptist Church

  Looking for a chance to worship in peace, black Richmonders bought the church for $3,500 in 1841

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  Lumpkin's Jail

  Lumpkin's Jail

  “Devil’s Half Acre”

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  Reconciliation Statue

  Reconciliation Statue

  A 10 year effort to create a reconciliation triangle between three nations.

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  Main Street Station

  Main Street Station

  On the eve of the Civil War, Richmond was home to five railroads.

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  African Burial Ground & City Gallows

  African Burial Ground & City Gallows

  From 1790 to 1812, this area served as a burial ground for free and enslaved people of color.

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  Linden Row Inn

  Linden Row Inn

  The inspiration for Poe's story, "The Landscape Garden".

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  Mama J's Kitchen

  Mama J's Kitchen

  Sometimes you don't need duck confit - you need a hot bowl of chicken pot pie soup.

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  Edgar Allan Poe Museum

  Edgar Allan Poe Museum

  The first museum to honor a writer.

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  Max's On Broad

  Max's On Broad

  This chic Belgian eatery has some serious brews on offer.

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  Lemaire

  Lemaire

  Within the 5 star Jefferson Hotel lies a culinary legend with a uniquely southern style.

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  Souvenirs At The Quirk Gallery

  Souvenirs At The Quirk Gallery

  The Quick Hotel's lobby sofas are comfy after a day of walking, but its gallery is full of wonders...

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  Shockoe Hill Cemetery

  Shockoe Hill Cemetery

  Here lie those dearest to Edgar Allan Poe.

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  Dinner And Warm Drinks At L'Opossum

  Dinner And Warm Drinks At L'Opossum

  Shake up your trip at what Southern Living called "The South's Best Restaurant".

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  St. John's Church

  St. John's Church

  Richmond's oldest church.

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  Proper Pie Co. + Libby Hill Park

  Proper Pie Co. + Libby Hill Park

  Pies in the park

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  Millie's

  Millie's

  Called "a study in eclecticism," all reviewers are forced to agree: "The food is magnificent."

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