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Richmond History Center walking tours announced for 2011

The Richmond History Center’s tour schedule for 2011 has been published and has 4 walking tours of Church Hill, including a new tour led by History Center Director Bill Martin looking at 25th Street to Nine Mile Road.

April 23 (10am – 12pm)
HISTORY HOUNDS EXPLORE CHURCH HILL Dogs are invited to join their owners for this walking tour of Church Hill, in partnership with the SPCA. Dogs must have current shots, mix well with others and remain on a leash. Owners are responsible for water and cleaning up after their dogs. Meet at Patrick Henry Park across from St. John’s Church, E. Broad and 24th streets.
Reservations are required: 649-0711 ext. 301. Space is limited.

May 7 (10am-12pm)
NEW! DIRECTOR’S TOUR: 25TH TO NINE MILE ROAD Formerly one of the city’s important commercial corridors and built along one of the early streetcar routes, 25th Street is now a focal point for redevelopment activity. This tour will explore the changing retail and residential history of this area of Richmond’s East End. Led by History Center Director Bill Martin. Meet at Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital, 1500 N. 28th Street.

May 15 (2-4pm)
CHURCH HILL Examine 19th century architecture and modern revitalization efforts in Richmond’s oldest intaact 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 at Patrick Henry Park across from St. John’s Church, E. Broad and 24th streets.

Sept 18 (2-4pm)
CHURCH HILL Examine 19th century architecture and modern revitalization efforts in Richmond’s oldest intaact 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 at Patrick Henry Park across from St. John’s Church, E. Broad and 24th streets.