Richmond

Last month we made a day trip to Richmond. We visited a cool district called carytown with lots of shops and restaurants.

We also visited this amazing park, once owned by a single family and then perserved. It is called Maymont. It has various gardens--Italian, Japanese, a wildlife section, etc.

We ate at this sandwich shop--well-known in Richmond. State Capital

Old Cemetery in Richmond. Has four presidents. Several governors. Other famous people such as General George Pickett from Gettysburg.

James Madison tombJefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy