Name: Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue
Address: 1486 East Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23219

The Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue completes the triangle of Richmond; the city of Liverpool, England; and the Republic of Benin, each of which played a prominent role in the slave trade. Three identical statues symbolize a commitment to new relationships based on honesty and forgiveness.

Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue

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. 



Sports Richmond, VA

Did you know that Richmond was the site of the very first trolley system in the world, dating back to 1888? Experience Richmond history in a classic trolley ideally suited for visitors and residents alike. Enjoy Richmond landmarks from the comfort of our enclosed, 20-person trolley. Relax on comfortable cushioned seats set in old-fashioned iron seat frames. Our intimate seating arrangement offers a unique and exciting way to experience the rich history of one of America’s oldest cities. Public historic tours are currently running Monday through Friday at 10:30a and Saturdays and Sundays at 11a, but please double check availability to be sure the tour is running as scheduled and there is space on board for your group! Price for adults is $45 each and seniors are $42 each. Children 4-14 is $30, and kids 3 and under are free. Reservations required. Please call 804.269.0075 to book. Private, chartered tours are also available!

RVA Trolley

Dedicated to exploring the history and enduring impact of American racial slavery. Located at Main Street Station in Shockoe Bottom, it serves as a center for learning, reflection, and civic action rather than a traditional museum.

Shockoe Institute

The auction houses in Shockoe Bottom frequently sold human "goods" along with corn, coffee and other commodities. Slave commerce was concentrated in the roughly 30-block area bounded by Broad, 15th and 19th Streets and the river. Davenport & Co., located at 15th and Cary Streets, was an auction house near the center of the district; portions of the building survived Civil War destruction and are now a part of the present building.

Auction Houses

Originally opened in 1901, Main Street Station has always been one of Downtown Richmond, Virginia’s most visible landmarks. Once a bustling transportation hub, the station was closed in 1975 due to a decline in passenger rail service. The historic reopening of Main Street Station in 2003 marked the culmination of years of renovation to this 102-year-old landmark, and the return of passenger train service to downtown Richmond.In the years to come, future upgrades to the station will integrate bus, trolley, airport shuttle, taxi and limousine services. As Main Street Station is further transformed into a significant multi-modal transportation center, it is once again ready to serve as a gateway to the City of Richmond and the metropolitan region. Main Street Station will showcase Richmond as a vibrant destination city.

Main Street Station

Arrivals from the north include Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; New York City; and Boston. From the south, arrivals include Raleigh, N.C.; Columbia, S.C.; Tampa, Fla.; and Orlando, Fla. Handicapped accessibility and bagging services are available at each.

Seafood, hand-cooked steaks and lots of wine. Chesapeake-crab pasta, jumbo lump crab cakes and more. Jazz on Friday evenings.

Hard Shell

Sexy Miami-esque Bar/Restaurant/Nightclub in Shockoe Slip Downtown RVA catering to the LGBTQIA+ Community!

Papi's

Irish pub serving fish and chips, Irish stew, and steak-and-mushroom pie. Also serving Guinness on tap ... at the right temperature! Closed Sunday.

Rosie Connolly's Pub & Restaurant

Old City Bar envelops you in vintage casual elegance. Come in & enjoy our fun & welcoming service, glorious edibles & creative cocktails!

The Old City Bar

A fresh new way to do breakfast and lunch

Benedict on Cary

The Valentine First Freedom Center is located on the same corner where Virginia’s General Assembly met from 1780 to 1788. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1777. Enacted with support from James Madison in 1786, this revolutionary document paved the way for the first Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and continues to impact how Virginians and the nation view the free exercise of religion. The First Freedom Center celebrates this important history by exploring the past, present and future of religious freedom in America. Physically connected to the Marriott Residence Inn, guests and visitors can also experience the First Freedom Monument, which includes a 27-foot spire, a limestone wall etched with the enacting paragraph of the Statute and a 34-foot banner featuring a seminal Jefferson quote. The First Freedom Center is open by appointment only.

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