Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, Richmond

Name: Virginia Civil Rights Memorial
Address: Richmond, United States

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Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, Richmond

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The Virginia Civil Rights Memorial is a monument in Richmond, Virginia, commemorating protests which helped bring about school desegregation in the state. The memorial was opened in July 2008, and is located on the grounds of the Virginia State Capitol. It features eighteen statues of leaders or participants in the Civil Rights Movement on four sides of a rectangular granite stone block onto which are carved quotes. The memorial was designed by Stanley Bleifeld, who was chosen by the commission behind the construction of the monument. The memorial cost $2.8 million which was financed by private donations. ()

Coordinates: 37°32'20"N, 77°26'1"W

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Downtown Richmond (Capitol District)Richmond United States

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Virginia Civil Rights Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Washington Monument, Altria Theater.

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Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
1 min walk • The Virginia State Capitol, a historical beacon in the heart of Richmond, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of American democracy. Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, in collaboration with French architect Charles-Louis...
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
11 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.
~280 ftNW
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
2 min walk • The Virginia Washington Monument, also known as the Washington Monument, is a 19th-century neoclassical statue of George Washington located on the public square in Richmond, Virginia.
1.1 miNW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
30 min walk • The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
~1240 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
7 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
~340 ftNW
Memorial
Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond
2 min walk • The Virginia Women's Monument is a state memorial in Richmond, Virginia commemorating the contributions of Virginia women to the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America.
~660 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond
4 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Located directly across the street from the Virginia State Capitol, it has long been a popular house of worship for political figures, including General Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Davis was a member.
~400 ftNE
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
2 min walk • Old City Hall, known formerly as City Hall, is the former city hall of Richmond, Virginia that was designed by Elijah E. Myers. It served as City Hall from its completion in 1894 through the 1970s.
~1220 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
6 min walk • The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
21 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.
~1100 ftE
Greek Revival architecture, Church, Historical place
Monumental Church, Richmond
6 min walk • Monumental Church is a former Episcopal church that stands at 1224 E. Broad Street between N. 12th and College streets in Richmond, Virginia. Designed by architect Robert Mills, it is one of America's earliest and most distinctive Greek Revival churches.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Virginia Civil Rights Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Virginia State Capitol, Richmond (1 min walk), Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond (2 min walk), Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond (2 min walk), Old City Hall, Richmond (2 min walk).

How to get to Virginia Civil Rights Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virginia Civil Rights Memorial:

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (6 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (6 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (10 min walk)