The Central Virginia Region
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Central Virginia is full of interesting cities and attractions including Richmond, the "Capital of the Confederacy" as well as the state capital. And don't miss Paramount's Kings Dominion Theme Park just north of Richmond.
Also in Richmond:
White House of the Confereracy
Museum of the Confereracy
Virginia Musueum of Fine Arts
Tredeger Civil War Visitors Center
Virginia State Capital
Numerous Art Galleries and Antique shops
In an ironic twist, Richmond is also known as "the birthplace of black capitalism", so the region is layered in American history. Some examples of this include the home of Maggie Walker, the first female bank president in America, also the daughter of a former slave. Also explore the Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitors Center, which features over 1400 acres of civil war sites and has an exhibition on the role of African Americans during the War between States. If modern is more your style, visit the Virginia Museum of fine arts; home to various national art treasures.
Other Historical Sites in Central Virginia include many presidential estates in and around Charlottesville:
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland
James Madison's Montpelier
Patrick Henry's Red Hill
The National D-Day Memorial was built in Bedford to honor the community that lost more solders per capita than any other during the invasion of Normandy during World War II.
Central Virginia offer everything from ballooning and camping to horseback riding and tennis, 11 State Parks and beautiful gardens.
For cultural interests, see the spectacular Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, tour more than 20 Vineyards & Wineries, and enjoy events such as heritage festivals, steeplechase races and arts and crafts fairs.
Cities within the Central region:
Events within the Central region:
Complimentary Wine Tasting and Tours | |
| Event City: Orange Event Details: The Holladay House has arranged for complimentary winery tasting passes for our guests. The following wineries are included: Barboursville, Keswick, Prince Michel, Old House, Pearmund Cellars, Winery at la Grange, and Barrel Oak. | Event Dates: Mar 07, 2011 to Mar 01, 2012 Event Contact Phone: 540 672 4893 |
Event Calendar | |
| Event City: Event Details: There is so much to see and do we have created an event calendar so you can easily review local events and then plan your trip to Lynchburg | Event Dates: May 13, 2011 to May 18, 2012 Event Web Site: http://www.thecarriagehouseinnbandb.com/calendar.html |
Valentine's Dinner | |
| Event City: Event Details: Lunenburg County Ministries Fundraiser - Dinner for 2 at Marino's Restaurant, Victoria, VA. Dinner with Live Music1 | Event Dates: Feb 13, 2012 to Feb 13, 2012 Event Time: 5pm-8pm Event Contact Phone: 434-676-6515 |
Classics on the Green | |
| Event City: Event Details: | Event Dates: Sep 16, 2012 to Sep 16, 2012 Event Web Site: http://www.classicsonthegreen.com/ |