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  1. virginiahistory.orgVirginia Museum of History & Culture

    The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society. The museum collects, preserves, and interprets 16,000 years of Virginia History through exhibitions and educational programming. Virginia history is American history.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_Richmond,_VirginiaHistory of Richmond, Virginia - Wikipedia

    The history of Richmond, Virginia, as a modern city, dates to the early 17th century, and is crucial to the development of the colony of Virginia, the American Revolutionary War, and the Civil War. After Reconstruction, Richmond's location at the falls of the James River helped it develop a diversified economy and become a land transportation hub.

  3. www.rva.gov › planning-development-review › historicHistoric Preservation | Richmond

    City-Wide Historic Preservation Plan. Richmond 300 calls for the development and regular updating of a city-wide preservation plan to establish near and long-term preservation priorities and to identify proactive and innovative ways to protect the character, quality, and history of the city.

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  4. www.visitrichmondva.com › things-to-do › historyHistory in Richmond, VA | Historical Sites & Museums

    Discover the history in Richmond, VA and explore fascinating historical sites, attractions, and museums. Learn about the region and its Civil War past.

  5. www.rva.gov › sites › defaultHISTORY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

    History . City of Richmond, Virginia . Richmond was founded in 1737 by Colonel William Byrd, II. He inherited the former Stegg lands on both sides of the James River from his father and became known himself as the “Father of Richmond”. He visited Richmond in 1733 and planned to build a city to be called “Richmond”.

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  6. www.rva.govHome | Richmond

    Mayor Levar M. Stoney is Richmond's 80th and youngest elected mayor in city history. The new RVA.gov website fulfills his vision to provide citizens, businesses and visitors more ways to interact with the city government.

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  8. www.visitrichmondva.com › things-to-do › freeFree Historic Sites in Richmond, VA

    The Maggie Walker House, Library of Virginia and museums such as Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park – these free sites are places you need to take in to understand how important this region is. Explore hundreds of years of Richmond, VA history, all free of charge.