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Named for the abundance of Holly trees that grow in the area, Hollywood Cemetery is now the final resting-place of many famous civil war figures. Former presidents James Monroe and John Tyler along with many Confederate Generals and thousands of Confederate Soldiers have been buried here. In 1967, because of its historical significance, Hollywood Cemetery was named an Historical Landmark.
Address: 412 South Cherry St. Richmond VA 23220
 Send an Email (25)  1 804 648-8501
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Agecroft Hall, located near the banks of James River, was actually built in Lancashire, England in the late 15th century but it was sold and moved to Virginia in 1925. Tours are given daily of this historic house including a slide show of its original setting in England.
Address: 4305 Sulgrave Rd. Richmond VA USA 23221
1 804 353-4241
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Visit the home and visitor center of the Maggie L Walker National Historic Site. Walker was the first woman to found and serve as president of a bank within the United States. The site commemorates the life of this historic, African American.
Address: 1/2 E. Leigh Street. Richmond VA USA 23223
Send an Email (1) 1 804 771-2017
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The Virginia Historical Society was founded in 1831 by a group of people concerned about the preservation of Virginia's history. Today they exhibit and interpret the development of Virginia throughout the colonial period up to the present. The center contains a library, museum and archives.
Address: 428 North Blvd. Richmond VA 23220
1 804 358-4901
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Eleven different sites used during the attempts of the Union army to take the capital of the Confederacy, Richmond, are enclosed by Richmond National Battlefield Park.
Address: 3215 East Broad Street Richmond VA USA 23223
Send an Email (1) 1 804 226-1981
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