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Church Hill Walking Tour and Segway Tour in April&May
The Valentine Richmond History Center has 2 tours of Church Hill coming up in April and May: a walking tour set for April 19 and a Segway tour set for May 9.
Walking Tour – April 19 (2-4pm)
CHURCH HILL Examine 19th century architecture and modern revitalization efforts in Richmond’s oldest intact neighborhood. Developed by Major William Mayo, Church Hill is home to St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry made his famous speech, and the city’s largest number of antebellum structures.
Meet your guide at Patrick Henry Park across from St. John’s Church, E. Broad and 24th streets. $10 (Pay your guide on the day of the tour. ) Members: $5
Segway Tour – May 9 (12-2pm) SEGWAY TOUR
NEW TOUR! CHURCH HILL ON A SEGWAY Roll past 19th century architecture and modern revitalization efforts in Richmond’s oldest intact neighborhood. Developed by Major William Mayo, Church Hill is home to St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry made his famous speech, and the city’s largest number of antebellum structures.
Reservations are required. Call Segway of Richmond (804) 343-1850. Starting point will be determined by Segway of Richmond.
There is nothing that pisses me off more than Segways, especially in Church Hill. I’ve had it out before with that company about zipping through Libby Park mindlessly, especially when the tour guide got mad that my dog flipped out about them passing by so close.
Why not just walk like a healthy person… fat butts.
Segways are an abomoination and should be stopped at all costs!
Every time I see a Segway, I have to fight the urge to yell out “SEGGG-WAAAY”. Not sure why.
Actually Segways are pretty fun and way better than tour buses, but either way I think it is cool that tour groups are coming to learn about and appreciate our neighborhood. I can think of a couple of other things in the neighborhood that piss me off more than Segways.
Amy I think most people who are laughing and pointing have the same issue. and they are not fat butts because there is weight restriction. Don’t get me started on Hove-arounds
Anybody ever try to hijack a segway. Seems like worth a try.
cool beans!
Not really but the Cops bought 2 of them so imagine the High Speed Chase down Church Hill
I would love to see segways rolling through the neighborhood! Much like the Irish Festival, I appreciate anything that shows Richmond that CH is a nice place to live.
@SBD
Very funny. Kind of like a Mr. Bean episode.
George Bush rides a segway real good