Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond

Name: Virginia Women's Monument
Address: Richmond, United States

#42 among attractions in Richmond

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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. Located on the grounds of the Virginia State Capitol, the monument is officially titled Voices from the Garden: The Virginia Women's Monument and features life-sized bronze statues of seven Virginia women placed in a small granite plaza. ()

Coordinates: 37°32'22"N, 77°26'4"W

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Downtown Richmond (Capitol District)Richmond United States

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Virginia Women's Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~340 ftSE
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
2 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...
~1880 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
10 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.
~130 ftE
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
1 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
28 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.
~950 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
5 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.
~320 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond
2 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.
~490 ftE
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
3 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.
~1130 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
6 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
~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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
19 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.
~500 ftNW
Church
St. Peter's Church, Richmond
3 min walk • St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral of Richmond, Virginia, United States, located at 800 E. Grace St. is the oldest Catholic Church in Richmond. From the erecting of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond in 1850 until the completion of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in 1906, St. Peter's Church served as the cathedral and seat of the diocese.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Virginia Women's Monument?

Nearby attractions include Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond (1 min walk), St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond (2 min walk), Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, Richmond (2 min walk), Virginia State Capitol, Richmond (2 min walk).

How to get to Virginia Women's Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virginia Women's Monument:

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (5 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (6 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (12 min walk)