Richmond's role as the Capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War brought more than just legislators to the city's doorstep. The many battles that occurred across the state and beyond resulted in a vast number of prisoners and wounded soldiers that needed a place to go. Many of these individuals found themselves in Richmond, particularly the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood where this tour takes place.
This tour will take you to some of the notable sites in the neighborhood, and will also share with you the stories of some of the people with connections to these buildings.
17th and Main Streets, , Richmond, United States
The Farmer's Market is one part of Richmond's oldest neighborhood, Shockoe Bottom, that was home to numerous sites of several Civil War era hospitals and prisons (some still standing, others lost to the past). This tour will share with you how these prisons and hospitals came to be, and what happened to those buildings during and after the war. Also learn about the overwhelming influx of soldiers and prisoners that found their way to Richmond during this tumultuous chapter of American history.
Corner of 20th & East Cary Streets. Across from the Virginia Holocaust Museum.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Parcourez Richmond par catégorie - billets coupe-file, visites à pied, excursions d'une journée, expériences culinaires et plus
