Richmond has many diverse sights and attractions that will appeal to most interests. The capital of Virginia, Richmond is also known as the Capital of Confederacy. Renowned for its appreciation and preservation of its history, Richmond is brimming with historical sights and attractions detailing its past. History buffs will love Agecroft Hall, originally built in Lancashire, England, and brought to Virginia in the 1920s, and the Valentine Museum, where Richmond's diverse past is honored. Visitors can transport themselves back in time and take a guided walking or driving tour of Historic Downtown Richmond, where some of the oldest buildings still stand. This city is also home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the largest and most extensive fine arts collections in the south.