Built in 1822 by William Winfree, Magnolia Grange is a beautiful and carefully restored Federal-style plantation home. The house features wallpaper and carpeting which are not usually found in other Richmond area restored homes. Magnolia is also noted for its elaborate ceiling medalions and carvings on its doors, windows and mantels.
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, who became famous dancing in movies with child star Shirley Temple, invented many new tap steps that continue to influence dancers today. Richmond celebrates its native son with a statue of him dancing. The statue stands next to a traffic light that Robinson, out of concern for the safety of children crossing the streets of Jackson Ward, donated to the city in the 1930s.
Located just fifteen miles from the capital of Virginia, the Town of Ashland is quiet a convenient place to go sight seeing. Then of course there is also the fact that the accommodations and eateries here are quite cheap. The town is full of historical sights and the visitors center is no different—step into the 1920's train station. They'll guide you through your visit.
This 54-acre (21-hectare) island of the James River has undergone several avatars in its time. What once started as a home to a granite quarry, served the nation during the American Civil War by housing a prisoner-of-war camp. Today, the Belle Isle has shed that avatar as well to become a city park. A great destination for people fond of the great outdoors, Belle Isle gives visitors an opportunity for walking, biking, swimming, rock jumping, sunbathing, bird watching, kayaking and even boulder top picnicking. A natural habitat for wildlife, don’t be alarmed if you come across a raccoon or duck while you’re here. Belle Isle is accessible through pedestrian and bicycle traffic via McArthur Bridge.
The First African Baptist Church was founded in 1841 in Richmond, Virginia. It boasts of a great history and there was a point in time when it was one of the largest Protestant churches in the country. The structure follows the rare Greek Doric style of architecture. It organizes varied events like the Homecoming Fall Revival and Share Fair Fellowship to list a few. The church office hours are 10:00a to 4:00p from Monday to Friday. With tremendous historic significance, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1969.
Fort Harrison National Cemetery is one of the many national cemeteries of the City of Richmond. This cemetery is the burial ground of the soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of New Market Heights. Nearly 1,500 soldiers and remains were buried here, many are unmarked; African-American soldiers who were a part of the U.S. Colored Troops in the Battle of New Market Heights are also buried here. A few captured Confederate soldiers are also buried here. While touring the cemetery, check-out the on-site lodge designed by Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs. The cemetery is open daily from dawn to dusk and visitors are expected to maintain decorum.