Suggestions for Monument near Richmond

Amy S. • June 14, 2016Inspirational, from the quotes above the Galanti Education Center, to the state-of-the-art theater experience, displays, and memorial wall, I gained an appreciation of the cost and value of freedom.

Susannah T. • September 14, 2010Fall is the best season on Monument. The trees are gorgeous! Take a walk in the evening - people leave their blinds open so you can see inside their beautiful houses!

RVA Badge • February 1, 2012A nice 1.25 mile walk through downtown Richmond, the Canal Walk presents four centuries of Richmond’s history interpreted through medallions, monuments and exhibits.

D.L. H. • November 22, 2012Construction of this monument began on March 2nd, 1928 to honor those Virginians who served in World War I. Also, an exceptional place to make-out with someone's daughter during those warm VA nights.

Phil W. • October 16, 2009Pay respects at the graves of presidents and some of the Civil War's most famous generals. If you're not creeped out, there's a great picnic spot by Monroe's monument with a great view of the river.

Kristian H. • February 27, 2011St. John's Church, an Episcopal parish, offers stirring worship, engagement with its urban community, and a spiritual home for growth in faith & service.

Lynn M. • August 3, 2013If you're hungry, get here early and grab a bite to eat at Meriweather's Cafe. Just $5 for lunch specials with a great view in a nicely cooled space!

I'esha G. • August 5, 2016Love this place. The outside is lit.

Emily S. • August 31, 2014Beautiful gardens! Interesting place with a very cool history.

Erin • May 9, 2013This museum is a must see in terms of Civil War History. It houses some of the most important artifacts from the time including weapons and uniforms. Come during the week for great walk to food carts.

USA TODAY • November 22, 2010Walker became first female founder of a chartered bank. Started as an African-American burial society it grew to provide loans to blacks when others refused.

Elizabeth B. • May 17, 2021Confederate General monument and grave in the middle of a busy intersection. It needs to be moved

RTDNews • June 3, 2010TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: The monument features 13 columns representing the 11 states that seceded from the Union and two that sent representatives to the Confederate Congress.

Russ 🔥 C. • September 21, 2022Charles Dimmock designed this 90-foot pyramid-shaped Confederate monument with granite quarried from the James River. This was drylaid; no mortar was used

RTDNews • June 3, 2010TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: Robinson began his career at age 7 as a dancer in “The South Before the War,” a show that toured the South.

Kaitlin • November 23, 2015Very informative overview of the Civil War in Richmond and it's free.

rachel f. • May 14, 2015Everything, such a Beautiful place. Good place to spend the day as a family.

Rock H. • April 20, 2011The FREE observation deck is worth a trip. Great way to check Richmond.

Jake C. • May 27, 2010Greatest neighborhood ever!

Go Girl Taxicab • April 13, 2013Nice artwork on monument

Lauren B. • September 4, 2014Fun walk - hidden park on the river - good for exploring

JH H. • September 19, 2019One of the last statues that GW posed for