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Virginia Historical Society MUSEUM
( www.vahistorical.org ; 428 N Blvd; adult/student $6/4; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, from 1pm Sun)
Changing and permanent exhibits trace the history of the Commonwealth from prehistor-
ic to present times.
St John's Episcopal Church CHURCH
( www.historicstjohnschurch.org ; 2401 E Broad St; tours adult/child $7/5; 10am-4pm Mon-Sat,
from 1pm Sun) It was here that firebrand Patrick Henry uttered his famous battle cry, 'Give
me Liberty, or give me Death!' during the rebellious 1775 Second Virginia Convention.
His speech is reenacted at 2pm on Sundays in summer.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts MUSEUM
(VMFA; 804-340-1400; www.vmfa.state.va.us ; 2800 Grove Ave; 10am-5pm Sat-Wed, to 9pm
Thu & Fri) Has a remarkable collection of European works, sacred Himalayan art
and one of the largest Fabergé egg collections on display outside Russia. Also hosts ex-
cellent temporary exhibitions (admission from free of charge to $20).
Poe Museum MUSEUM
( 804-648-5523; www.poemuseum.org ; 1914-16 E Main St; adult/student $6/5; 10am-5pm
Tue-Sat, from 11am Sun) Contains the world's largest collection of manuscripts and memor-
abilia of poet Edgar Allan Poe, who lived and worked in Richmond.
Hollywood Cemetery CEMETERY
( hollywoodcemetery.org ; entrance cnr Albemarle & Cherry Sts; 8am-5pm, to 6pm summer)
This tranquil cemetery, perched above the James River rapids, contains the
gravesites of two US presidents (James Monroe and John Tyler), the only Confederate
president (Jefferson Davis) and 18,000 Confederate soldiers. Free walking tours are giv-
en at 10am, Monday through Saturday.
Sleeping
Massad House Hotel MOTEL$
( 804-648-2893; www.massadhousehotel.com ; 11 N 4th St; r $75-110) This is the cheapest in-
city option and its location for exploring can't be beat. That said, you get what you pay
for. The rooms are tiny but clean, but the hotel is in serious need of renovation.
Linden Row Inn BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$