During the American Civil War, Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy. It entered the 20th century with one of the world’s first successful electric streetcar systems. The Jackson Ward neighborhood is a traditional hub of African-American commerce and culture.

And like other best places to visit in the commonwealth, Richmond boasts some impressive American Revolution sites (like St. John’s Church) and an extensive chronicle of Civil War memorabilia (found in The American Civil War Museum or the Virginia Historical Society).

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RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – Richmond is known for a lot of things — the amazing views of the city from the James River, the rich history, the local cuisine, and the growing job market. The city was ranked at number 24 on the top 25 best places to live in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report.

Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Richmond, VA

• Hillside Court. Population 728. 448 %
• Creighton. Population 1,085. 272 %
• Jeff Davis. Population 2,196. 255 %
• Oakwood. Population 306. 226 %
• Fairfield. Population 1,218. 186 %
• Woodville. Population 755. 170 %
• Cofer. Population 357. 167 %
• Oak Grove. Population 1,511. 161 %

The city of Richmond has one of the largest populations in Virginia. And more people means more chances for crime. That said, Richmond’s crime rate is currently 60% higher than Virginia’s average and 17% higher than the national average.

Richmond’s housing expenses are 11% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 6% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 8% lower than the national average. Healthcare in Richmond is 8% higher than the national average.

Richmond is safe at night unless you are in the bad part of the hood. Much like anywhere. The Fan and downtown are two different areas. Both are safe at night, but downtown becomes pretty quiet in some areas.

Beyond salty ham biscuits, pimento cheese and other classic staples of the Virginia larder, Richmond has become a destination for great eating with a bumper crop of homegrown culinary concepts. Indeed, the city is luring some of the country’s top chefs with low rents, Virginia hospitality and an informed dining public.

Virginia is known for its southern-style fare including oysters, peanuts, BBQ, country ham, blue crabs, trout, apples, and Brunswick stew. Many recognize these Virginia foods but don’t know the origin or how they became a tradition on our tables.

Richmond, Virginia, was the capital of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861–1865). Because of its economic and political importance as well as its location near the United States capital, Richmond became the focus for most of the military campaigns in the war’s Eastern Theater.

Richmond Is a Hipster’s Paradise One of the most hipster-friendly cities in America! Richmond’s free-thinking, nonconformist nature is most prominently displayed in Carytown, a nine-block collection of quirky local shops and restaurants.

Richmond is one of several cities in the northern part of the south. From cuisine to manners of the natives Richmond VA is a SOUTHERN city.

Confederates

Richmond, Virginia served as the capital of the Confederate States of America for almost the whole of the American Civil War. The retreating Confederates chose to burn military supplies rather than let them fall into Union hands; the resulting fire destroyed much of central Richmond.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park