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Uncivil Wards History Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Uncivil Wards History Tour

About this activity

Richmond's role as the Capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War brought more than just legislators to the city's doorstep. The many battles that occurred across the state and beyond resulted in a vast number of prisoners and wounded soldiers that needed a place to go. Many of these individuals found themselves in Richmond, particularly the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood where this tour takes place.

This tour will take you to some of the notable sites in the neighborhood, and will also share with you the stories of some of the people with connections to these buildings.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
RVA Hidden History Storytellers

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional Tour Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Farmer's Market

    Passing by

    The Farmer's Market is one part of Richmond's oldest neighborhood, Shockoe Bottom, that was home to numerous sites of several Civil War era hospitals and prisons (some still standing, others lost to the past). This tour will share with you how these prisons and hospitals came to be, and what happened to those buildings during and after the war. Also learn about the overwhelming influx of soldiers and prisoners that found their way to Richmond during this tumultuous chapter of American history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Corner of 20th & East Cary Streets. Across from the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

End point

  • Corner of 20th & East Cary Streets. Across from the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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