Richmond Virginia can (in a sense!) be considered the oldest city in the United States. In the first decade of the 1600s, the founders of Jamestown actually occupied the land that was to become Richmond. However, the area was then abandoned for more than a century before the current incarnation of Richmond came into being.

Richmond was an epicenter of patriot activity during the Revolutionary War. At St. John’s Church (which still stands), Patrick Henry famously announced to the world that he would rather die than allow the British to take his liberty. Today, Virginia’s capital boasts a metro population of over 1,100,000 and supports a slate of global businesses, fine museums, educational institutions, and military outposts. Any visit to Richmond should include a trek to the Science Museum of Virginia, the John Marshall House, and Monument Avenue. If you’re an old time movie fan, definitely check out Byrd Theater to see vintage era films with a lively college crowd. Although Richmonders have their own symphony, ballet, and opera company, they are most looking forward to the opening of the Richmond CenterStage Art Center, due to unlock its doors to the public in 2009.

Discover the riches and secrets of Richmond through this web guide. You can keep track of key services throughout the city, including links to lawyers, hotels, hospitals, schools, veterinarians, and municipal services. Whether you are born and bred in Richmond or you’re a new student commuting to the School of The Performing Arts, you can get a ton of useful information from this site. Bookmark it now to stay abreast with all things Richmond.