Top Historical Places in Richmond

Let's witness the history of Richmond with these top historical places - monuments and landmarks:

1. Hollywood Cemetery

   4.8 (540 Votes)
   

   Garden, Walking Area, Cemetery

   The Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond is not the burial place of Hollywood stars. In fact, the eminent personalities of Virginia like the Confederate President and generals and the past President of the United States like John Tyler and James Monroe are buried here. Built like a garden along the banks of the river James, the cemetery makes for a nice afternoon walk as you walk past the graves of t...Read more

2. Virginia State Capitol

   

   Statue, Architecture , Heritage Building

   Not many know this, but the Virginia State Capitol is the second oldest functioning capitol in the United States. Designed 1785 by Thomas Jefferson, he based the structure of the capitol on his inspiration, a Roman temple Maison Carree. The architecture of the capitol is indeed a thing of beauty and worth ogling at. The busts of the seven Virginia born presidents grace the hall along with a lif...Read more

3. Monument Avenue

   

   Walking Area, Monument, Statue, Neighborhoods

   Like the name suggests, Monument Avenue is one of things you have to experience on foot, especially if you’re a tourist. Monument Avenue is the only street in all of the United States that has made it to the list of the National Register of Historic Places. The statue of Robert E.Lee was the first one to be erected here; between 1920 and 1925, the neighbourhood was slowly and gradually sh...Read more

4. Richmond National Battlefield Park

   4.7 (230 Votes)
   

   Park, War Memorial

   During the days of the Confederacy and the Civil War, Richmond was the political and social centre of it all. In and around there are a string of battlefields where invaders have tried to capture Richmond but have settled for Petersburg and the neighbouring cities in an attempt to isolate and surround Richmond. Before you begin your tour of the battlefields, the first order of business is getti...Read more

5. The Museum And White House Of The Confederacy

   4.4 (256 Votes)
   

   Museum, Heritage Building

   Any history buff, self proclaimed or otherwise will and should not miss on this museum. Housing the largest collection of Confederate artifacts and memorabilia during the years of the Civil War, the exhibits of the museum were in fact, personal belongings of many of the war veterans and Confederacy leaders. The biggest Confederacy museum in all of the United States, the exhibits tell a riveting...Read more

6. Virginia Holocaust Museum

   4.7 (355 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Specialty Museum, Synagogue

   The Holocaust Museum of Virginia is a testament of one of the worst tragedies of humanity, through the eyes of a Lithuanian Jewish family which settled down in Richmond after World War II. Built as a tribute to all those who survived and were slain, the Holocaust Museum tells a poignant tale. Personal recollections and memories of many-a-survivors, makes for a hauntingly moving visit. It starts...Read more