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Tour Richmond's Historic Canal District and Shockoe Bottom, See The Poe Museum, The King Jame's Cross, Murals, and the oldest continuing Mason's Hall in the Commonwealth. You will experience the story of Richmond's growth from small tobacco town to becoming a major financial center and capitol of the Commonwealth. Visit the site of Richmond's infamous slave trade and hear the narrative of prominence and problems in the Ante-Bellum era. Your tour will bring to life the significance of the James River in creating the vibrant city RVA was and has become. We begin at the Valentine First Freedom Center (the site of the original capitol, and conclude at the historic Main St Station. Tour length is approximately two hours.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
By the Obelisk 14th and Cary Sts
The historic Beaux Art Train Station on Main Street in Shockoe Bottom
Itinerary
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1Edgar Allan Poe Museum
See The Poe Museum in the oldest existing house in Richmond Here about a true Richmonder Edgar Allen Poe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Visit the Beaux Art Train Station beautifully restored and a beautifuyl example of early 20th century architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The only triple crossing of three major railroads in the US located by the canal and the monument to Henry 'Box" Brown.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Walk along the old Haxall Canal, where the world's largest flour mill (The Gallegos) once made Richmond the flour capitol of the world See the site of the original Street Art/Mural festival and Washington's vision for a canal linking the City to the Ohio River
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit the replica of the cross erected to celebrate the first meeting between John Smith and the Native Pamunkey. here the story around early English attempts to settle the area and its growth into a world class tobacco center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Visit the site of Richmond's infamous Civil War Prison and its most daring escape in 1864. Here the role of Crazy Bett Van Lew in their plans
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Stop by the oldest continuing Masons' Hall in Virginia begun by George Washington in 1785, frequewnted by Marshall, Randall, and Lafayette.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover the hidden gems of the James River and Shockoe Bottom and the restaurant/nightlife of Main St.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See and hear about the impact of the James, and historic flooding in the development of the city.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk through one of the original outdoor markets in RVA and hear about its rebirth as an dining destination.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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