Name: Liberty or Death Reenactment in honor of Veterans Day
Start: 2026-11-08
End: 2026-11-08

The result of a public/private partnership, landscapes in Great Shiplock Park and the Low Line have been transformed into inviting and exciting public green space. Concerned citizens lead the efforts through a group known as Capital Trees. Most recent efforts have created a linear park along a critically important but neglected stretch of the Kanawha Canal and Virginia Capital Trail. Now dubbed the “Low Line”, with a nod to New York City’s High Line, the site connects a recently enhanced Great Shiplock Park (GSP) with Richmond’s much-loved Canal Walk. The great lock, built between 1850-1854, connected the James River with the Richmond Dock, completing the James River and Kanawha Canal system that bypassed seven miles of falls and continued 197 miles through Virginia’s western mountain ranges. This park is the lowest of historic Kanawha Canal locks with an interpretive display.It also offers great fishing off Chapel Island.

Great Shiplock Park and the Low Line

Built circa 1784 by Adam Craig, a prominent court clerk and father of Jane Stith Craig Stanard, whom legend holds inspired Edgar Allan Poe's tribute “To Helen.”

Adam Craig House

Since 2004, Haunts of Richmond has been the city’s premier haunted history tour company, offering visitors a captivating way to experience Richmond after dark. Led by Richmond’s most seasoned and knowledgeable ghost guides, our tours explore the city’s oldest neighborhoods where true history and lingering legends intertwine. Guests will uncover tales of restless spirits, forgotten tragedies, and documented hauntings rooted in Richmond’s past, from colonial times through the Civil War and beyond. Whether you’re drawn by chilling ghost stories or a deep love of history, Haunts of Richmond delivers an unforgettable journey into the city’s shadowed side. Public and private tours are available year-round.

Haunts of Richmond Ghost Tours

The Enchanted Garden was designed in 1921 as Virginia's first monument to a writer and its layout was taken directly from Poe's poem "To One in Paradise." Look for plants mentioned in his literary works among a pergola, walls, paths, and benches created from materials salvaged from buildings where Poe lived or worked. Garden secret: The ivy came from Poe's mother's grave in St. John's Church.

Poe Museum

Located in the heart of Edgar Allan Poe's hometown, the Poe Museum boasts the world's finest collection of artifacts belonging to Poe.

Why “Adventures in RVA?” Closest bike rental business to Capital Trail and over 5,000 bike routes. Conveniently located downtown among the attractions visited by 5 million tourists. Diversified inventory to include tandems, hybrids, mountain bikes, and children’s bikes.

Adventures in RVA

With a nod to those who came before, Richbrau Brewing in Shockoe Bottom, rises within the most historic area of Richmond, Virginia. The land from 18th Street to 25th Street and from the banks of the James River to Broad Street, is the original settlement of Richmond, founded in 1737. Where we are, is part of who we are. With a passion for adventurous brewing and a love of all things Richmond, we celebrate our history with enticing recipes and name them after the most intriguing stories to come out of our great city. Stop by, sit back, and experience the flavor in a glorious mash-up of past & present.

Richbrau Brewing Co.

First proposed by John Marshall in 1812 to connect Tidewater Virginia with the Ohio River, the canal required for its construction the back-breaking effort of thousands of laborers. After many of the original white Irish laborers died of hypothermia, they were replaced with enslaved blacks who were thought to be impervious to uncomfortable conditions.

James River and Kanawha Canal

From 1680 until 1780, Richmond was a principal port of entry for Africans being sold into slavery. The Manchester Slave Trail is a memorial to those who walked that route.

Manchester Slave Trail

A collective café and lounge geared toward “creatives” and community-oriented people. The front half of the Urban Hang Suite space is home to a "social café," a high-energy area that can seat 15 people, meant for quick in-and-out visits, commonly accompanied by live music or a DJ.

Urban Hang Suite

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

Witness Patrick Henry Convince his Fellow Delegates to Take Up Arms Against the King!

- 12:00 PM Visitor Center Opens for walk-up Ticket Sales. Call 804.648.5015 to confirm availability.

- 1:00 PM Church doors open for seating

- 1:30 PM Reenactment begins

- 2:20 PM Meet and Greet with Delegates in the yard

- 2:45 PM Tour presentation inside the church. About 35 minutes.

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