Belle Isle – The Peaceful Center of Richmond
April 7, 2010 by Elizabeth
Filed under Historical Landmarks, Totally Richmond
It isn’t often that once can find the peace and quiet of the outdoors in the middle of a bustling city. Like so many other wonders that can be found within the boundaries of the City of Richmond, Belle Isle provides a welcome change of pace from what one might expect to be nestled in [...]
Going Hollywood (Cemetery) in Richmond Virginia
December 23, 2009 by Richmond
Filed under Historical Landmarks, Totally Richmond
Rolling hills and winding paths take you through a huge slice of Virginia’s history with many notable and famous people laid to rest in this beautiful sprawling cemetery on the banks of the James River. Two U.S. Presidents are buried here, President’s James Tyler (10th President) and John Monroe (5th President); Hollywood Cemetery is also [...]
“Furled but not Forgotten”
August 5, 2009 by Richmond
Filed under Totally Richmond
A memorial in the Hollywood Cemetery commemorating the flags of the Confederation, “Stars and Bars” and “Stainless Banner” gracing the Virginia state flag in the center. The 12-star version of “Stars and Bars” was a transitional flag. The 12th and center star represents Missouri, which entered the Confederacy in November of 1861, the same month [...]