Richmond, Virginia Today

Byrd Park, a 300 acre recreation area with roads through peaceful groves, features three artificial lakes, one of which has a fountain which is colorfully lighted at night.

In the southwest corner is Virginia's memorial to World War dead, the Carillon. This 240 foot tower of pink brick was designed in Georgian Colonial style. Erected in 1932, it contains 66 bells, cast in England. On the ground floor is a Museum of World War Relics.

A bronze Statue of Christopher Columbus, by Feruccio Legnaioli, is in the northwest section of the park.

Capitol Square

Cold Harbor/Gaines Mill Battlefields:
May 31-June 12, 1864.

Estimated Casualties: 15,500 total
(US 13,000; CS 2,500)

Edgar Allan Poe Museum
The museum features the life, works and career of Edgar Allan Poe, documenting his accomplishments and focusing on his many years in Richmond. The museium was opened in 1922 in the Old Stone House.

Emmanuel Church and Cemetery

Hebrew Cemetery

Hollywood Cemetery, perched high on the bluffs overlooking the James River, is a fitting resting place for the distinguished individuals buried there. This photographic tour captures not only the beauty of the park-like setting, but the tender emotions one feels as they stroll through these hallowed grounds.

We often visit Hollywood Cemetery, photographing monuments and recording information inscribed on them for inclusion on this site. We will gladly photograph your ancester's resting place and include it in this collection. Requests for other cemeteries in the Richmond area are also welcome.

Jefferson Hotel

Maymont
The Dooley Mansion

Monument Avenue

Night Lights of Richmond

Oakwood Cemetery

Signs of Richmond

St. John's Church

St. Joseph's Villa Picture Pages

Staples Mill Pond

Streets of Richmond

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts