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Posted by Susan in Virginia Tourism on Aug 9th, 2010 | 0 commentsPlease visit www.ourtripvideos.com for full video and more free videos. Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The reason the city acquired its name View from Richmond Hill in England. During the American Civil War, Richmond served as the capital of the Confederate States of America, and many important American Civil War landmarks remain in the city today, including the Virginia State Capitol and the White House of the Confederacy, among others. Richmond's economy is primarily driven by law, finance, and government with several notable legal and banking firms, as well as federal, state, and local governmental agencies, located in the downtown area. This is one of 12 cities in the US to be home to a Federal Reserve Bank. There are also 9 Fortune 500, and 13 Fortune 1000 companies in the city. Tourism is also important, as many historic sights are in or nearby the city. Patrick Henry delivering his, "Liberty or Death," speech at St. John's Church in Richmond, helping to ignite the American Revolution Museum of the Confederacy Its rich collection of civilian and military Civil War artifacts relating to the Confederate States of America, as well as the post-war "Lost Cause" era, is a valuable resource for the study of the role of the Confederacy in the War and in our society today. Adjacent to the restored White House is a museum containing more than 15000 artifacts and 500 flags from the Confederate era. Richmond National Battlefield Park Capitol Square The ...
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Posted by Susan in Virginia Wildlife on Sep 17th, 2009 | 0 commentsGarden on September 13, 2008 including a question and answer period at the conclusion of his program. He also mentions the popular internet video about the eagle "embracing" a cancer patient. We thoroughly enjoyed Ed Clark's very interesting and informative program, in spite of the sweltering temperatures ( mid 90's) at Maymont. For more information about the Wildlife Center of Virginia you can access their website www.wildlifecenter.org ... Wildlife Center of Virginia Ed Clark Maymont Gardens ...
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Posted by Susan in Virginia Tourism on Jul 16th, 2009 | 1 commentPlease visit www.ourtripvideos.com for full video and more free videos. Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The reason the city acquired its name View from Richmond Hill in England. During the American Civil War, Richmond served as the capital of the Confederate States of America, and many important American Civil War landmarks remain in the city today, including the Virginia State Capitol and the White House of the Confederacy, among others. Richmond's economy is ...
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Posted by Susan in Uncategorized on Jun 17th, 2009 | 0 commentsOpening comments by Ed Clark, President and Co-founder of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, speaking at the grand opening of the Robert M. Freeman Bald Eagle Habitat & Raptor Valley at Maymont Garden in Richmond, Virginia on September 13, 2008. His introduction describes the history of the Wildlife Center and it's purpose. ... Wildlife Center of Virginia Ed Clark Maymont Gardens
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Posted by Susan in Virginia Wildlife on Apr 21st, 2009 | 1 commentFor more information about the Wildlife Center of Virginia you can access their website www.wildlifecenter.org ... Wildlife Center of Virginia Ed Clark Maymont Gardens
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