400 Years of History Itinerary

Virginia may have more history than any other state, and much of it occurred right here in the Richmond Region.

• Virginia State Capitol - Designed by Thomas Jefferson, this is the nation’s second-oldest working Capitol. Explore the newly renovated Capitol and its visitor center, gift shop, café and exhibits. Allow one hour.
• John Marshall House - Built in 1790, the John Marshall House was home to the U.S. chief justice for 45 years and is an outstanding example of Federal architecture. Allow one hour.
• Virginia Historical Society - Has the state’s only exhibit covering all of Virginia history from prehistoric times to the present. Allow two hours.
• St. John’s Church - The oldest church in Richmond and the site of the Second Virginia Convention and Patrick Henry’s “give me liberty or give me death” speech. Re-enactments are offered. Allow one hour.
• Valentine Richmond History Center - Explore 400 years of Richmond history, a large collection of 19th-century sculpture and the fully restored 1812 neoclassical Wickham House. Allow two hours.
• Richmond National Battlefield Park Civil War Visitor Center - Located at Tredegar Iron Works, the Confederacy’s most important iron foundry, this site features exhibits, maps and video tours of wartime Richmond and its surrounding battlefields. A 60-mile driving tour begins here and connects 11 Civil War sites. Allow 90 minutes for Visitor Center only.
• Hanover Tavern and Courthouse - The Tavern served as living quarters for Patrick Henry, George Washington and Lord Cornwallis. Today it offers tours, a restaurant and theater. Hanover Courthouse is the second-oldest continuously used courthouse in the nation. Allow one hour.
• The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar - The American Civil War Center is the first museum to interweave the Union, Confederate and African-American stories of the Civil War in a national context. Allow 90 minutes.
• Scotchtown - Scotchtown was Patrick Henry’s home during most of his active political years. Interpretive tours are offered from April through November. Allow one hour.
• Museum & White House of the Confederacy - The museum houses the nation’s most comprehensive collection of military, political and domestic artifacts and art associated with the Confederacy. Tour the restored White House, the residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family. Allow one hour for each.
• Henricus Historical Park - Henricus re-created the site of the second successful English settlement and the home of Pocahontas. Experience living interpretations of English and American Indian life. Allow one hour.
• Meadow Farm Museum - Step back in time at Meadow Farm’s 19th-century farmhouse and grounds. Costumed interpreters perform domestic and agricultural tasks. Allow one hour.
• Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia - Houses artifacts and records commemorating the lives and accomplishments of African-Americans with a focus on Virginia. Allow one hour.
• Monument Avenue - The nation’s only avenue that’s designated a National Historic Landmark is home to six monuments. Allow 15 minutes for drive time.
• Virginia War Memorial - Dedicated in 1956, the Virginia War Memorial honors more than 11,600 Virginians who died in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. Allow one hour.
• Hollywood Cemetery - Hollywood Cemetery is the final resting place of two U.S. presidents, many famous Virginians and thousands of Confederate soldiers. Allow a minimum of one hour.