#1.
Colonial Heights, Virginia
In 1777, shipping mercahnt Thomas Shore purchased 144 acres atop Archer's Hill naming the property, Violet Bank. The present building, owned by the City of Colonial Heights, replaces the first hous... More on Virginia.org
Inscription. The present building was built around 1815 as it is the domestic architecture of the federal period. There are two theories concerning the origin of the name “Violet Bank”.... More on HMDB
#2.
111 Rochelle Lane, Petersburg, Virginia
In June 1866, the first Memorial Day was celebrated here in honor of the 30,000 Confederate soldiers buried... More on Heritage
The committee asked for donations from each former Confederate state to pay for Louis Comfort Tiffany to co... More on igougo
#3.
244 North Market St, Petersburg, Virginia
Charles O'Hara built his house in 1817 without parallel walls because, as legend has it, he was told by his West Indian servant that such a house could not harbor evil spirts. Or, was it simply tha... More on Virginia.org
The original owner of this house was Charles O'Hara. Legend has it that when he decided in 1816 to build the house, he was warned ... More on igougo
#4.
800 East Broad St, Richmond, Virginia
Dedicated to the collection and preservation of the records of the Commonwealth. Spanning nearly 400 years of history, the collections consist of 90 million archival items including 1.7 million boo... More on MuseumsUSA.org
overview: The Library of Virginia is a state agency that provides reference and research assistance to other state agencies, members of the General Assembly, public libraries and the general public... More on MuseumStuff.com
#5.
600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
about Richmond CenterStage: Richmond CenterStage is a 179,000-square foot performing arts complex housing the fully renovated, historic Carpenter Theatre, which has nearly 1,800 comfortable, spacious seats, state-of-the-art acoustics ... More on GoCityKids
#6.
2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
Explore the power and importance of architecture through visiting exhibitions, tours, educational programs and publications. Located in ... More on Discover America
Explore the power and importance of architecture through visiting exhibitions, tours, educational programs and publications at the Virginia Center for Architecture. Located ... More on Visitrichmondva.com
#7.
10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Virginia
Inscription. Built in 1822 by William Winfree, this Federal-style house was named for the large stand of magnolia trees in the front yard. It was originally surrounded by a 600-acre farm. A nearby ... More on HMDB
If you are interested in history, this site and several others in the Chester area offer a chance to step back in history in a pleasant friendly setting. I organized ... More on TripAdvisor
#8.
400 Sausiluta Drive, Richmond, Virginia
Focusing on reptiles, amphibians and fish of the region, the center contains a 50,000-gallon freshwater aqu... More on Discover America
So glad we found this spot and are eager to return! More on TripAdvisor
#9.
1539 Hickory Hill Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803
“Dear Mother, we remained in the broiling sun in little pits the size of a common grave though not half so ... More on Nps.gov
The museum is very well-maintained and the Civil War exhibits are interesting and communicate the history o... More on Epinions.com
#10.
Surry Nuclear Information Center, 5570 Hog Island Road, Surry, VA 23883, United States
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Nuclear Energy at the Surry Nuclear Information Center. Models ... More on PlanetWare
We are an energy learning center that helps you understand how electricty powers our world. And why nuclear energy is so important to all of us. Guided informative tours are available or visit with... More on Virginia.org
