3 Best Landmarks in Richmond, VA

"White House of the Confederacy was built in 1818 and served as the Confederate Executive Mansion during the war. The house served as the primary residence of the only President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865. The mansion is now owned and maintained by the American Civil War Museum. White House of the Confederacy features public rooms and private living quarters that explore the lives of the people who lived and worked there. During the White House of the Confederacy tour, visitors can walk through the house with a history interpreter from the American Civil War Museum. White House of the Confederacy offers free admission for children under 6.

"Virginia State Capitol was designed in 1785 by Thomas Jefferson with assistance from Charles-Louis Clérisseau while Jefferson was serving as U.S. Minister to France. The building houses the Virginia General Assembly, the oldest elected legislative body in North America, first designated as the House of Burgesses in 1619. Virginia State Capitol also served as the Capitol of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The house has various monuments located throughout the 12-acre grounds. The Capitol features interior designs with colors from 1910 replicated in the House and Senate chambers. Capitol Square's well-landscaped public areas include many old and newly dedicated statues honoring a wide variety of notable Virginians. Virginia State Capitol has been registered in the National Historic Landmark register since 1960.

"Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site showcases the history and achievements of Maggie L. Walker, an early 1900s African American entrepreneur and the first woman bank president in the United States. The house honors Maggie L. Walker with her artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia. The building was constructed by George W. Boyd, the father of physician Sarah Garland Boyd Jones. The National Historic Site protects the restored and initially furnished home of Walker. National Park Service rangers offer tours of the furnished home. The building provides information about her personal and professional life, home, and writings. Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site offers free street parking.