Name: Virginia Union University
Address: 1500 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

Virginia Union University was founded in 1865 to give newly emancipated slaves an opportunity for education and advancement. The University is the result of the merger of four institutions: Richmond Theological Seminary, Wayland Seminary, Hartshorn Memorial College, and Storer College. Virginia Union University offers a broad range of educational opportunities that advance liberal arts education, teaching, research, science, technology, continuing education, civic engagement, and international experiences.

Virginia Union University

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



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Located in the L. Douglas Wilder Library at Virginia Union University, the galleries include collections of masks, sculptures and paintings from Africa and the South Pacific as well as African-American folk art.

The Museum Galleries at Virginia Union University

RVA Paddlesports, based in Richmond, Virginia offers whitewater kayak instruction for all skill levels of paddlers. Whether its your first time in a boat or you need help perfecting the roll, we have the course. We also offer whitewater rafting trips down the Upper & Lower James River. The best urban whitewater in the country is a must see! Grab your family or group of friends and enjoy 2-3 hours on the water splashing, swimming, & relaxing under the skyline.

RVA Paddlesports

The Heritage Ensemble Theatre Company focuses all of its efforts in the direction of the African American experience and those interested in preserving that legacy.

The Heritage Ensemble Theatre Company

Offers donuts, pastries, cheesecakes, biscuits, rolls, and coffee. Vegan and gluten free donuts will also be on the menu.

Sugar Shack Donuts-Downtown

Delicious seafood, made to order. Oysters, crab cakes, shrimp, soft shell crabs and more!

Sugar's Crab Shack

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Cirrus Vodka is an award winning, craft spirit distilled in Richmond, Virginia.

Cirrus Vodka

An ever-changing selection of Main Line Brewery™ crafted beer and a curated calendar of entertainment to compliment. Come and enjoy our rotating selection of craft beer in a tasting room that offers indoor and outdoor seating. Main Line is the latest addition to the city that’s known for flavor and fun — Richmond, VA.

Main Line Brewery

Main Line Brewery is located in a park-like setting on 3 spacious acres near Scott's Addition in downtown Richmond. Choose from a wide selection of expertly crafted beers and seltzers before relaxing under the shade of one of our many gazebos. Local bands that play a wide assortment of music are scheduled most days and/or evenings for your listening pleasure. If you're feeling energetic there is human sized pong, corn hole games, jenga and more. Furry friends are always welcome.

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery's original taproom is in Richmond's Historic German Brewing District. Our outdoor beer garden is open during posted hours every Tuesday through Sunday. Our Hardywood Pizza Kitchen turns out handcrafted eats Tuesday through Sunday. We offer an eclectic mix of live music and community events that are free to the public and open to all ages.

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Since 1928, James River Bus Lines has been a recognized leader in transportation solutions. Serving a diverse client base worldwide, the firm’s rich history sprang from modest beginnings in rural Virginia where its one and only bus would bring passengers to Richmond for daily shopping. Today, the firm is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and features a fleet of more than 80 vehicles including buses, motor-coaches, min-coaches, limousines, executive sedans, vans and SUVs. Now called James River Transportation, the company provides a broad array of transportation solutions to an ever expanding market.

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