John Marshall House
9th and Marshall Sts.
804-648-7998
Built in 1790, this house was the home of the famous Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Marshall. Today, it is one of the Court End district museums.

Museum and White House of the Confederacy
1201 E. Clay St.
804-649-1861
This house is a part of the Court End historical district. It was the official residence of Confederate president Jefferson Davis; a newer building next door houses some interesting Confederate relics.

Virginia State Capitol
Capitol Sq.
804-698-1788
Designed by Thomas Jefferson in 1785, the Capitol contains some notable sculptures including busts of the eight Virginia-born U.S. presidents and a life-size statue of George Washington.

Canal Walk
Begins at 12th and Main streets
This district follows the locks of the James River - Kanawha Canal that was originally proposed by George Washington. History comes alive along the walk as strollers will encounter some wonderful sculptures and an outdoor concert center.

St. John's Episcopal Church
2401 E. Broad St.
804-648-5015
This colonial church has witnessed a great deal of history. It was here on March 23, 1775, that Patrick Henry exclaimed: "Give me liberty or give me death!"