Visit a 12th century English Priory and a 15th century home both relocated from England, a Gilded Age Estate and a beautiful glass conservatory on this architectural, historic and garden tour.
Begin by visiting the beautiful Virginia House. Once a 12th -century English Priory, it was transported in 1925 and rebuilt in Richmond on the banks of the James River. The home of Alexander Weddell, Ambassador to Spain, it is beautifully decorated with English and Spanish antiques, silk draperies, oriental carpets, fine silver and china and surrounded by Charles Gillette gardens.
Next door is Agecroft Hall that commands a spectacular view of the James River. Its gardens offer visitors a rare opportunity to step back into the English Renaissance and to experience a country house lifestyle. Built in the 15th century, the home was purchased in 1925, dismantled and moved to Richmond.
Not to be missed is the Wilton House. This 18th century Georgian-style plantation mansion is an architectural gem. The parlor is considered one of the 100 most beautiful rooms in America.
This afternoon stroll around Maymont, an intact 100-acre Victorian Estate overlooking the James River with arboretum, Italian and Japanese gardens. Tour the Maymont House, furnished with rare antiques, silver, porcelains and tapestries.
Finish the day with some eclectic shopping time and dinner in Carytown.
Day Two
Begin your day with sights and smells to awaken your senses! The first stop is the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Every season in the garden is spectacular. Stroll at your own pace to delight in the many varieties of flora and fauna.
Discover Tuckahoe Plantation, Thomas Jefferson’s boyhood home. Built between 1733 and 1740, it includes the building where Thomas Jefferson was schooled, slave quarters and gardens.
Explore Magnolia Grange, a Federal-style plantation house built in 1822. Named for the circle of magnolia trees that once graced its front lawn, its distinctive architectural features include elaborate ceiling medallions and intricate carvings on mantels, doorways and window frames.
For more information on Richmond, Virginia visit www.VisitRichmondVa.com
History. Always in Season. / Reisespass zu jeder Jahreszeit / Tourenvorschlaege / Home – Capital Region USA
Visit a 12th century English Priory and a 15th century home both relocated from England, a Gilded Age Estate and a beautiful glass conservatory on this architectural, historic and garden tour.
Begin by visiting the beautiful Virginia House. Once a 12th -century English Priory, it was transported in 1925 and rebuilt in Richmond on the banks of the James River. The home of Alexander Weddell, Ambassador to Spain, it is beautifully decorated with English and Spanish antiques, silk draperies, oriental carpets, fine silver and china and surrounded by Charles Gillette gardens.
Next door is Agecroft Hall that commands a spectacular view of the James River. Its gardens offer visitors a rare opportunity to step back into the English Renaissance and to experience a country house lifestyle. Built in the 15th century, the home was purchased in 1925, dismantled and moved to Richmond.
Not to be missed is the Wilton House. This 18th century Georgian-style plantation mansion is an architectural gem. The parlor is considered one of the 100 most beautiful rooms in America.
This afternoon stroll around Maymont, an intact 100-acre Victorian Estate overlooking the James River with arboretum, Italian and Japanese gardens. Tour the Maymont House, furnished with rare antiques, silver, porcelains and tapestries.
Finish the day with some eclectic shopping time and dinner in Carytown.
Day Two
Begin your day with sights and smells to awaken your senses! The first stop is the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Every season in the garden is spectacular. Stroll at your own pace to delight in the many varieties of flora and fauna.
Discover Tuckahoe Plantation, Thomas Jefferson’s boyhood home. Built between 1733 and 1740, it includes the building where Thomas Jefferson was schooled, slave quarters and gardens.
Explore Magnolia Grange, a Federal-style plantation house built in 1822. Named for the circle of magnolia trees that once graced its front lawn, its distinctive architectural features include elaborate ceiling medallions and intricate carvings on mantels, doorways and window frames.
For more information on Richmond, Virginia visit www.VisitRichmondVa.com