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VCU Elderhostel in Richmond
Houdon's Lifelike Marble Statue of George Washington, Virginia State Capitol Rotunda. Photo Credit Greg Bolosky
Some cities pave over their past, but the streets of Richmond are constant reminders of its
history and America's history. With its Jefferson-designed Capitol, antebellum mansions, grand boulevards and legacy of Civil
War sites, Richmond weaves yesteryear with today in delightful fashion. This city also boasts white-water rafting, Fortune
500s, NASA's medical tech facility, lavish gardens, cozy bistros, the largest Victorian district in the US and significant
art and history museums. VCU Elderhostel participants stay downtown at the
Holiday Inn Express Downtown Richmond,
201 East Clay Street. Charming hotel in downtown River District; spacious rooms, business center, fitness room,
free parking, free passes to nearby YMCA. Walk to attractions, State Capitol district, VCU campuses. To register
for the courses listed below, contact Elderhostel Participants Services at 877-426-8506 or visit the website at
www.elderhostel.org.
Site Coordinator: Catherine D. Dodson
Richmond Photographs:
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| Maymont Italian Garden. Photo Credit Greg Bolosky. Participants from a Richmond Elderhostel enjoy a tour of the
city, including a visit to St. John's Church where Patrick Henry gave his famous speech and to the State
Capitol. |
Current 5-Night Programs for 2009
March 29-April 3 #7058
Researching Your Heritage: Genealogy at the Library of Virginia
April 19-24 #14656
Richmond's Great Houses and Gardens
April 26-May 1 #9332
Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces
May 10-15 #14656
Richmond's Great Houses and Gardens
May 17-22 #17169
More Jewels of the City: Richmond's Memorable Museums
May 31-June 5 #9332
Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces
June 7-12 #14656
Richmond's Great Houses and Gardens
August 2-7 #9332
Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces
August 23-28 #17169
More Jewels of the City: Richmond’s Memorable Museums
September 20-25 #9332
Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces
October 4-9 #2042
Plantations and Presidents
October 18-23 #9332
Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces
October 25-30 #7057
Mystery, Majesty and Myth: Edgar Allan Poe, Peter Carl Fabergé and Robert E. Lee
Current 3-Night Programs for 2009
Program #13795 History, Culture, Houses and Gardens
Program Dates: May 26-29, August 30-September 2, October 11-14
What is it about Richmond's past and present that give it such character? Perhaps
its history, which spans 400 years, from Pocahontas and the original Americans through Colonial days and the Civil
War to its status now as a financial center. Or its magnificent gardens, grand boulevards and gracious
architecture. Or its important personages that include Washington, Jefferson and Patrick Henry. Find out about all
of these in this delightful program that features history and field trips to historic Jackson Ward, Maymont Gardens
and Arboretum with its extraordinary Gilded Age mansion, storied Monument Avenue, the Museum of the Confederacy,
colonial Wilton House Plantation and some special surprises.
Program #16907 Movies, Music, and Marvels of History in Richmond
Program Dates: May 4-7, June 21-24, September 27-30
Experience the history of Richmond and its surroundings through the lens of
Hollywood. Discover why this city is one of Hollywood’s favorites for filmmaking on instructor-led field trips
through historic Richmond. On-site discussions illuminate St. John's Church, where Patrick Henry made his famous
speech, and Tuckahoe Plantation, Jefferson's boyhood home. Investigate notorious Belle Isle; the State Capitol,
designed by Jefferson; and Tredegar Ironworks, Richmond's Civil War Museum. Explore music made especially for
films and the musical styles embedded in Virginia history, from gospel to blues, that made its musicians famous.
As a special highlight, enjoy lunch at the resplendent Jefferson Hotel, a favored film location.
Program #15462 A Very Richmond Christmas:
Four Centuries in the Capitol District
Program Dates: December 11-14
Celebrate history, traditions and the season’s magic in Richmond's Capitol
District. You’ll delight in holiday splendor at a Gilded Age estate, a fabulous 1895 hotel, St. John's Church, and
Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenFest with a festive dinner and guided evening walk through its fantasyland of
flowers, trees, lights, conservatory displays, and woodland sculptures. Other sites decorated for the season
include the Capitol and Executive Mansion, John Marshall House, the Valentine Richmond History Museum and Wickham
House. We'll also examine splendid architecture and the legacies of leaders such as Chief Justice John Marshall,
Presidents Washington and Jefferson, and patriot Patrick Henry in on-site presentations at historic sites.
To register or to learn more about these programs, including registration
information and transfer/withdrawal schedules, please call Elderhostel toll free at (877) 426-8056 Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) or at www.elderhostel.org
Tourism and Places of Interest in Virginia and Richmond:
Visit Virginia On-Line Travel Guide
Guide to Historic Virginia
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Richmond on the James: The
Official Website of the City of Richmond, Virginia
Metro-Web, Richmond, Virginia
Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce
The Insiders Guide to Richmond
Sherwood Forest: Home of President
John Tyler
HistoryAmerica Tours
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