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VCU Elderhostel in Richmond

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. Hostelers stay downtown at the Comfort Inn Conference Center Midtown, 3200 West Broad Street. This newly-renovated hotel, conveniently located near Museum District and other attractions, features spacious rooms with modern amenities, fitness center, large seasonal outdoor pool, and free parking. Below you will find a listing of our upcoming Elderhostel programs in Richmond, as well as links to sites about tourism in Virginia and Richmond. To register for the courses listed below, contact Elderhostel Boston.

Site Coordinator: Catherine D. Dodson

Richmond Photographs:

Hostelers 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 (above) and to the State Capitol (below).

Current Programs for 2008

March 16-21  #9332
• Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces

April 6-11  #7058
• Researching Your Heritage: Genealogy at the Library Of Virginia

April 13-18  #14656
• Richmond's Great Houses and Gardens

April 20-25  #9332
• Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces

May 11-16  #14656
• Richmond's Great Houses and Gardens

May 18-23  #9332
• Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces

June 1-6  #14656
• Richmond's Great Houses and Gardens

June 8-13  #9332
• Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces

August 24-29  #14656
• Richmond's Great Houses and Gardens

September 21-26  #9332
• Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces

October 5-10  #2041
• Virginia Visionaries: Presidents, Patriots and Acts of Rebellion

October 19-24  #9332
• Richmond's Jewels: Mansions, Monuments and Masterpieces

October 26-31  #2042
• Plantations and Presidents

Tourism and Places of Interest in Virginia and Richmond:

Visit Virginia On-Line Travel Guide

Guide to Historic Virginia

Radisson Hotel Historic Richmond

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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