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Virginia Holocaust Museum

The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a public history museum located in Richmond, Virginia. It is dedicated to interpreting the history of the Holocaust through survivor testimony, artifacts, and educational programming. The museum had its inception in 1997 and remains a vital part of the city's educational offerings. You can pick out the specific artifacts on display that help tell these personal stories. I find that the focus on survivor testimony provides a deeply personal connection to the history being presented here.

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White House of the Confederacy

You can pick out the Greek Revival and Renaissance Revival architecture of the White House of the Confederacy. This historic house museum is a National Register of Historic Places listed place located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Robert Mills was the architect of the building, which was started in 1818. It later served as the main executive residence for Jefferson Davis from August 1861 until April 1865. Today, the site sits on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. I've noticed the students often walk right past these heavy walls on their way to class.

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The Valentine

Look closely at the archives and exhibits here to see how this museum interprets Richmond's history. The Valentine is dedicated to collecting and preserving the city's past. It holds a special place in the local community as the first museum in Richmond, having been founded by Mann S. Valentine II in 1898. Beyond the galleries, the organization also functions as a nonprofit and a publishing house. I've found that the best way to appreciate the city is to see how it is remembered in these halls.

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American Civil War Museum

Located in Richmond, the American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia. It is dedicated to the history of the American Civil War and was founded in 1896. I find the scale of their holdings impressive; the museum maintains a collection of artifacts, manuscripts, photographs, and Confederate books and pamphlets. Depending on where you are in the region, you can visit different locations, as the museum operates three separate sites: the White House of the Confederacy, the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and the American Civil War Museum at Appomattox.

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Saint Peters Catholic Church

Saint Peters Catholic Church is a church building that was started in 1834. It is a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building features Romanesque Revival architecture and is the oldest Catholic church in the city. From the erecting of the Diocese of Richmond in 1850 until the completion of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in 1906, it served as the cathedral and seat of the diocese. As of 2011, the church continued to serve a congregation of approximately 300.

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Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University

Steven Holl Architects designed the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University. This museum is an architectural structure in Richmond that opened to the public in April, 2018. The project began after Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao announced plans for the ICA in 2011. It is a great spot to see how modern design can change a street corner. I've seen plenty of buildings from the air, but this one really stands out from the rest of the block. It's the kind of place where the building itself is as much of an exhibit as the art inside.

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Monument of Confederate War Dead

Brown's Island

You will first notice that Brown's Island is an artificial river island sitting on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. It was formed by the Haxall Canal and now functions as part of the city's James River Park System. As you look up, you can see the Rivanna Subdivision Trestle and the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge crossing over the island. I've found that the views from the bridges are some of the best in the area, especially when you want to see the river current moving around the artificial banks of the island.

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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia. It protects the restored and originally furnished home of Maggie L. Walker, who lived from 1867 to 1934. The site was built by George W. Boyd and is located at 110½ E. Leigh Street in the Jackson Ward neighborhood. It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975 and established as a National Historic Site in 1978. I've noticed it draws about 5,938 annual visitors.

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Monroe Park

Monroe Park is a 7.5 acre park that provides a central open space for the city. It is Richmond's oldest park, having been established in 1851. You can find it located one mile northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building. Today, the park occupies the center of the Virginia Commonwealth University Monroe Park Campus. It is named after James Monroe, who was the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825. I've noticed it's a great spot for a quick breather between city sights.

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