Richmond, Virginia

As capital of the Confederate States, Richmond became a military target of the Federal Army. It was the seat of Jefferson Davis's administration and also the site of Confederate hospitals, factories, and prisons.

Richmond is has a number of fascinating Civil War sites. If you get a chance to visit Richmond, don't miss Chimborazo Park, the Confederate White House, Tredegar Iron Works, Belle Isle, and Hollywood Cemetery.

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Chimborazo Park	The Museum of the Confederacy	Drewry's Bluff	Lunch break
Museum and Tredegar Iron Works	The James River at Belle Isle	Richmond today	Tredegar Iron Works
Lecture at Hollywood Cemetery	Grave of Jeb Stuart	The James from Hollywood Cemetery	Statue of Jefferson Davis

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