Established as the Empire Theater in 1911, Sara Belle and Neil November Theater is part of the Virginia Repertory Theatre in Richmond. It is an important part of Richmond's rich culture and also houses the Marjorie Arenstein Stage to pay homage to the great actress. With a capacity to accommodate 700, the theater offers a rich schedule of performing arts throughout the year.
This Georgian home was originally part of Westover Plantation and was named by William Byrd for his daughter. In 1847, Evelynton became home to the Ruffin family. Their patriarch, Edmund Ruffin, fired the first shot at Fort Sumter which started the Civil War. A combination ticket is available with Berkeley, Sherwood Forest and Shirley plantations.
Openings on the first Friday of each month bring new artists to the Chasen Galleries. Featuring a larger grouping of artists, numerous mediums are represented here including paintings, sculpture and pottery. Also featured are works of 3D art, ceramic tile pieces and glazed tile paintings. Chasen has a fine collection of estate art and fine art books as well.
The First Baptist Church of South Richmond, believes in serving and uplifting the community. One of the oldest and self reliant churches, it was also called The African Church of Manchester and First Baptist Church of Manchester. It tries to reach out to all the diverse groups of different ages and sexes. The Spiritual Development Institute aims to create a spiritual awakening and introduce the members to the mission and belief of the church. Music and dance is incorporated, to involve the youth. Imami Center can be rented for events, live bands can also perform here, provided the music is respectable.
Cold Harbor National Cemetery dates back to the time of the Civil War. The cemetery is situated in Hanover County at the place where the Battle of Cold Harbor was fought.