Richmond’s residents enjoy big-city amenities combined with family-friendly quality of life. History buffs can enjoy a visit to
St. John's Church, where Patrick Henry gave his famous "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech. Museums include the
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the
Institute for Contemporary Art,
The American Civil War Museum, the
Virginia Museum of History & Culture, the
Children's Museum of Richmond, the
Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia and the
Virginia Holocaust Museum. Music and dance enthusiasts can enjoy the classics at the
Richmond Symphony,
Richmond Ballet and
Virginia Opera, or more contemporary shows at
The National,
Altria Theater and outdoor music concerts and festivals on
Brown’s Island. Outdoor adventurers can explore over 600 acres of parks, over 40 miles of trails and Class IV rapids in the heart of an urban center through the
James River Park System.
Not only does Richmond's appealing climate and location make it an enjoyable and exciting city in which to work and live, but it is ideally situated for a short road trip to the mountains of Charlottesville, to beaches in the Hampton Roads area, or to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.