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Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

New1 hFree cancellationBy Old Dominion Tours
Richmond 1870 Municipal War - Dark History Tour

About this activity

In 1870, Richmond was a powderkeg. Racial tension following the American Civil War soon boiled over into outright hatred, and a plan was hatched to reinstate a system of White Supremacy by force. However, formerly enslaved African Americans and their allies did not back down without a fight and refused to let their city be taken over. The ensuing siege and battle would leave many dead, and Richmond's history would never be the same.

Join this guided historic tour of one of Richmond's darkest chapters: the Municipal War of 1870, and explore the untold history of Richmond during the Reconstruction Era.

What's included

  • ✓Tour of sites related to the 1870 Municipal War

Not included

  • ✕Guests should bring their own bottled water

Meeting and pickup

  • We meet outside the entrance of the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground

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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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