Greater Richmond Virginia Area - Live, Work and Play
Description: Explore the historic Civil War sites Richmond has to offer from the Museum and White House of the Confederacy to following Abe Lincoln's steps.
A nation's struggle
Richmond VA is a place where the Civil War and Emancipation are remembered and carefully studied, and where stories and sites are preserved for each new generation. The 19th century's Union troops cried on their conquest, "On to Richmond!" and it’s an invitation for you to explore some of the nation’s most authentic historic sites, artifacts and personal stories.
For hundreds of thousands, this was the point of entry to a life as an enslaved person. For the entire region, this was the epicenter of the Civil War, the capital of the Confederacy, and the site of battles and fires that ravaged the city.
Greater Richmond Virginia Area - Live, Work and Play