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Step 1
Gaze up at The Carillon in Byrd Park. Completed by 1928, the Carillon was built as a memorial to those who fought in World War I and is 240 feet high. The Carillon went through a restoration in the 1970s, including a system of bells which still ring on special occasions.
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Step 2
Feel history come alive at St. John’s Church Cemetery, located in the oldest area of Richmond, Virginia. One of the signers of the Declaration of Independence is buried there. St. John’s Church is the place where Patrick Henry declared “Give me liberty or give me death!”
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Step 3
Hear angels sing with the Richmond Boys Choir, a foundation that gives boys from all walks of life a chance to be classically trained in music. The organization also guides the boys to become mature adults motivated to be successful and contributing members of society. Check their website for a list of date and locations of local performances or make a request for a special performance.
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Step 4
Bring your camera when you tour the Landmark Theater constructed by the Shriners in 1926. The building was restored by the City in 1995. The building is known for its outstanding acoustics and has had many talented performers grace its stage.
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Step 5
Marvel at the amazing architecture of Old City Hall, built in American Gothic style in 1894. The Historic Richmond Foundation kept the building from being destroyed, and today it is used as an office building. Tour the first floor, known for it’s indoor “courtyard” of cast-iron.
