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Posted by in Virginia Tourism on Aug 9th, 2010 | 0 comments

Please 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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VCU Intercultural Festival 2010 Promo Video

Posted by in Recreation on May 29th, 2010 | 0 comments

www.icf.vcu.edu An official VCU tradition, the VCU Intercultural Festival celebrates cultural diversity. It is an all day outdoor festival which involves over 30 different VCU cultural student organizations and attracts not only the VCU and Richmond community. The next Intercultural Festival is scheduled for April 10, 2010 at Monroe Park. www.icf.vcu.edu

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Posted by in Virginia Wildlife on Oct 2nd, 2009 | 0 comments

Reston is a wildlife habitat and so most people are accustomed to seeing the animals that share the spaces with us. But what should you do if those creatures are snakes? Reston Environmental Resource Manager and some experts from the County explain. ... Reston Association Fairfax County Copperhead Snake Virginia VA Claudia Thompson-Deahl Andy Sigle Charles Smith Victoria Vicky Monroe Sean Bahrami Park Authority Animal Control Natural Areas

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Copperhead Snakes in Reston

Posted by in Virginia Wildlife on Sep 30th, 2009 | 0 comments

Reston is a wildlife habitat and so most people are accustomed to seeing the animals that share the spaces with us. But what should you do if those creatures are snakes? Reston Environmental Resource Manager and some experts from the County explain. ... Reston Association Fairfax County Wildlife Biologist Police Department Animal Services Division Park Authority Virginia VA Snakes Natural Areas Woods Claudia Thompson-Deahl Charles Smith Victoria Monroe Vicky Sean Bahrami ...

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Posted by in Recreation on Sep 18th, 2009 | 0 comments

Please visit www.ourtripvideos.com for full video and more free videos. Hampton is an independent city in Virginia and One of the 7 Cities of Hampton Roads. Hampton features a wide array of business and industrial enterprises, retail and residential areas, historical sites, and miles of waterfront and beaches. The City has two distinct areas with links to the Chesapeake Bay. The downtown waterfront area has been renovated and welcomes visitors. Attractions downtown include cobblestone ...

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