“Give me liberty or give me death!” was the immortal call of Virginia statesman Patrick Henry as he rallied his peers to defend the liberty of the Virginia colonists. The setting was the Second Virginia Convention, held at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia in March 1775. Today, visitors to the historic St John’s Church […]
Richmond
A Day on the James in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia has a wealth of cultural attractions, historical sightseeing, shopping and fun activites to enjoy. It is a great weekend destination for those of us within driving distance, but even on vacation, sometimes we just need a day of relaxation. In Richmond, the James River is the perfect antidote. On a recent hot and lazy summer weekend, some friends invited […]
