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Receive a tour of Richmond's most famous cemetery visited by people from all over the world and known for its natural beauty and magnificent monuments. Receive a guided tour of the final resting place of Presidents John Tyler, James Monroe and Confederate President Jefferson Davis, plus 18,000 Confederate soldiers, famous Generals and other notables. Learn about the Hollywood movies filmed at the cemetery. Visit the Civil War Visitor Center where 90% of the Confederacy's ammunition and cannons were made. Experience a special film to learn the role this historic location played during the Civil War. Explore the museum and receive a special interactive program, Cannon's Roar, by a National Park Ranger, as you become part of the crew to load an original Civil War cannon to prepare for fire and explore the museum. Visit the nation's first museum to interpret the Civil War from three perspectives - Union, Confederate and African American is housed in one of the war's greatest artifacts - the 1861 Gun Foundry located in downtown Richmond's Historic River District. Receive a special program given by a Civil War Center guide in confederate woman's costume. Learn the Roles of Women during the Civil War, or choose another favorite tour, Men of Iron. Learn about the immigrants from Wales, England and other countries who trained America's work force. Relax and enjoy lunch in one of Richmond's favorite restaurants known for its delicious homemade foods and deserts. If unavailable, another one of Richmond's favorite restaurants will be substituted. Visit the confederacy museum: "What was it like?" Walk among the treasures of the largest comprehensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts and photographs from the Confederate States of America. Learn about the historical movie scene filmed here. Not merely guns, uniforms and flags but Robert E. Lee's uniform from Appomattox, J.E.B. Stuart's LeMat pistol and more. Journey back in time and receive a guided tour of the three-story mansion reflecting the Victorian-era elegance enjoyed by Confederate President Jefferson Davis and family. If time allows we will pay a visit to the museum to learn about the Holocaust and the lives of the survivors. Many exhibits and programs, including Nuremberg Trial reenactment figures and audio transcripts from the actual trial. SPECIAL LOW DISCOUNT RATE FOR BUS GROUPS, OR RECEPTIVE SERVICES: Please call for pricing. Virginia Film Tours, LLC, 4932 Long Shadow Drive, Midlothian, Virginia 23112 Phone: (804)744-1718, e-mail: virginiafilmtours@comcast.net |
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Richmond Civil War Museums and Memorial Tour Tour Itinerary 8:45 am to 4:00 pm |

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Home to Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family |
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VIRGINIA FILM TOURS Discounted Historic Touring Packages For Private Groups Receptive Services |