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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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Real estate for sale in Richmond VA – 1012887

Posted by in Real Estate on Jul 22nd, 2010 | 0 comments

Real estate for sale at 3904 Hill Monument Parkway Richmond VA 23227 - for more info visit leeannerussell.lnfre.com - Visit website @ www.3904hillmonument.com     centrally located mins. from everything this totally renovated (this home was gutted) single level home offers an expansive great rm w fireplace & dining rm perfect for both casual & formal lifestyles. fresh paint contemporary colors built-ins & hardwd flrs are some of the quality details throughout this home. the tastefully renovated kitchen has stainless appls. the updated baths are well designed. master suite is spacious & has a private bath. laundry rm w/shelving. the back yd is fenced in & spacious. lots of outdoor space for fun & entertaining. the present owners painstakingly renovated this home inside out in 2008. new vinyl siding windows heating/cooling h20 - For other real estate listings in this area visit www.longandfoster.com.

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Gettysburg, PA – Part 1

Posted by in Recreation on Jun 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments

Please visit www.ourtripvideos.com for full video and more videos. The Battle of Gettysburg, fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, PA, as part of the Gettysburg Campaign,was the battle with the largest number of casualties in the American Civil War and is frequently cited as the wars turning point.George Gordon Meades,Confederate, Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia, ending Lee's invasion of the North. Abraham Lincoln, Joseph Hooker ,July 1, 1863,Gettysburg National Cemetery,historic Gettysburg Address. New Museum and Visitor Center,ranger programs, battlefield walks, evening campfire programs, living history groups and band concerts.Confederate,Union,Ohio Valley Civil War Association,infantry, artillery, Signal Corps, Pennsylvania Monument, Auto Tour,Parkers Battery will host a camp and programs at Pitzer Woods.

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Fireworks over the Mall, July 4th, 2009

Posted by in Virginia Tourism on Jul 17th, 2009 | 0 comments

Canon 5D Mark 11, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens. As shot from Fort Myer, Virginia. July 4, 2009. Fireworks launched from Washington DC RHS Productions ... The Mall National Celebration Fireworks July 4th Fourth Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial US Capitol Independence Day Happy Birthday America tourist tourism visiting Explosions in the Sky

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Richmond, VA, US – Part 1

Posted by in Virginia Tourism on Jul 16th, 2009 | 1 comment

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 ...

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