Virginia State Capitol: You Are Here
Virginia State Capitol: You Are Here
Richmond Canal Walk
To learn more about Richmond’s history, stroll along the Kanawha Canal adjacent to the James River and check out the markers denoting dramatic events from more than four centuries of Richmond history. The canal itself is historic; in 1784, George Washington lobbied the Virginia General Assembly to build it in order to open up transportation and trade routes to the west. Later, railroads would overtake canals as the preferred trade route, but this early and ambitious effort offers a window into the vision of our founding fathers.
Don’t miss Belle Isle, which served as a Confederate prison camp during the Civil War.
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