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:
Farmer's Market | |
| Event City: Nellysford Event Details: Nelson County Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market, featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meat & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more…something new every week. Open every Saturday May through October under the big white tent in downtown Nellysford. 8 am – noon | Event Dates: May 12, 2010 to Oct 30, 2010 Event Time: 8:00 am |
Tiffany: Color and Light @ the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | |
| Event City: Richmond Event Details: Tiffany: Color and Light celebrates the work of the renowned designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), whose innovative techniques and artistry achieved original and spectacular effects in glass. This is the only venue in the United States to feature this show. For more information please visit the VMFA web site. | Event Dates: May 29, 2010 to Aug 15, 2010 Event Time: 10am-5pm Thursday to Event Contact Phone: 804-340-1400 Event Web Site: www.vmfa.museum |
Wine Snob Weekend | |
| Event City: Event Details: | Event Dates: Jul 19, 2010 to Aug 30, 2010 Event Time: Aug. 13 & 13, and Au Event Contact Phone: 888.948.3695 Event Web Site: dmwebb@hughes.net |
Richmond Marathon | |
| Event City: Richmond Event Details: Why run Richmond? It's the little things that add up. Course amenities, like junk food stops and wet washcloths. Friendly and courteous volunteers who treat you like more than just a bib number. Even an online registration system that doesn't hit you with extra fees to sign up. It's what led Runner's World to confirm what we've been saying all along: The SunTrust Richmond Marathon truly is America's Friendliest Marathon! | Event Dates: Nov 13, 2010 to Nov 13, 2010 Event Time: 0700-1300 Event Contact Phone: (804) 285-9495 Event Web Site: www.richmondmarathon.com |