Virginia Historical Society: the Center for Virginia History. Founded in 1831, the Virginia Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the commonwealth's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations.

The Museum of the Confederacy ...

View our strategic plan. Need help viewing the plan Download acrobat. Thanks for visiting! Comments or problems to Ranger Mike Andrus. Embattled Capital 1861-65 Located on the James River, only 110 miles from the Federal capital of Washington, Richmond was a symbol and prime psychological target throughout the Civil War. If the city were captured, southerners might lose their will to resist -- ...

Historic Places History-related Events Features & Archives Web Selections for more information. Guide to Virginia's Civil War - Sites recognized by the Virginia Civil War Trails program. Published by Page One Inc. Copyright 1997-2001. All rights reserved. This information resides on Central Virginia's Community Online. ...

The Virginia Holocaust Museum was founded as a museum dedicated primarily to educating young people ...

Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards. Special Collections and Archives James Branch Cabell Library Search or browse more than 600 Richmond postcards, most dating from 1900-1930. We hope to hear your comments or suggestions about this exhibit. Search: Search type: Keyword Postcard Title What's new (Display recently added cards) Display all ...

Welcome to the... Henrico County, Richmond City, Manchester City VAGenWeb Project The Captol Building at Richmond, 1909 Copyright deposit; Haines Photo Co.; April 21, 1909; DLC/PP-1909:43815. Henrico County City of Richmond City of Manchester Henrico County History Henrico County was the scene of the second settlement in the colony of Virginia and was established in 1634 as one of its eight ...

List of Battles Hot News The Richmond Battlefields Association (RBA) has pledged to protect the historical integrity of the battlefields near Richmond, Virginia, by preserving them from destruction. The RBA hopes to achieve this goal by promoting historical preservation in general, and by educating the public about the tremendous importance of these Richmond battlefields. We believe these ...