Experience the story of struggle for survival in the New World at Henricus Historical Park.

400 Years of History

Virginia's Richmond Region is well-known for its history, from Pocahontas and Patrick Henry to the Confederacy and canals. Spend a day touring some of the Region's most historic sites.

Henricus Historical Park - Henricus was the site of the second successful English settlement and the home of Pocahontas, its most famous resident. Re-create early 17th-century life with living history interpreters, programs and events or enjoy the recreational opportunities available in the Dutch Gap Conservation Area, where Henricus is located.

St. John's Church - Built in 1741, this is the oldest church in Richmond and the site of the Second Virginia Convention and Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. Re-enactments of the 1775 Convention are offered Sunday afternoons from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Museum and White House of the Confederacy - Explore the nation's most comprehensive collection of military, political and domestic artifacts and art from the Confederacy, then take a guided tour of the White House, the Civil War residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Virginia Historical Society - Experience the state's only exhibit covering all of Virginia history from prehistoric times to the present. You can also view the largest display of Virginia artifacts on permanent view.

Valentine Richmond History Center - You'll find 400 years of Richmond, Virginia history and a large collection of 19th-century artwork here. Visitors can also tour the Wickham House, a fully-restored 1812 home.

Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia - View artifacts and objects that illustrate the history of African Americans, with a focus on Virginia.

Chesterfield Museum Complex - Get four for the price of one when you explore this historic area. Visit Magnolia Grange, an 1822 Federal-style plantation house; the Chesterfield County Museum, featuring exhibits on Native American culture and more than 250 years of county history; the 1892 jail with its original cells and displays about police and veterans; and Castlewood, a Federal-period dwelling.

Canal Boat rides (seasonal) - Enjoy a leisurely tour of Richmond's Canal Walk on re-created bateaus while learning about 400 years of the area's history.