Richmond will always be my second home. I love it and am glad it wasn’t named Nonesuch. The resemblance of the James to the Thames is astounding.
If you want to be moved, visit St. John’s Church.
I grew up in Los Angeles, where history is defined as 2 weeks ago.
Richmond is fantastically steeped in history.
I love Richmond. Part of my honeymoon in the 90s was spent at a gorgeous old b&b in Richmond. We did a tour of the James River plantation homes and had dinner at Travellers - Lee’s Richmond home turned into a steakhouse. This was during the very successful Virginia is for Lovers campaign.