Richmond Discoveries' Tours

Some Tour Space Still Available – Register Online

Downtown Richmond

As you know, April 1 was the official deadline to determine which pre-conference tours will run. We have left registration open for a number of tours. Registration is still available through our website for most tours – http://www.richmonddiscoveries.com/ngs.php. The passcode is NGS2014 and is case-sensitive.

Please contact Richmond Discoveries DIRECTLY to register for the Williamsburg Research Trip – 804.222.8595 or richmonddiscoveries@cavtel.net.

Colonial Williamsburg and Swem Library Research Trip 5 May (7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Research day in Williamsburg. Individuals responsible for making own research or touring arrangements.There are only three seats left on this tour, so registration is closed online. Please contact us directly at 804-222-8595 or richmonddiscoveries@cavtel.net to sign up.
Cost per Person: $78  
This does NOT include admission to Colonial Williamsburg's attractions.

Richmond Discoveries Tour 6 May (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) 

Includes driving tour, a tour of the Virginia State Capitol, a narrated cruise on the James River-Kanawha Canal, and a visit to Dabbs House Museum, Henrico County, where the staff will do a special presentation on genealogy research in a museum setting.
Cost per Person: $59    (seats available for both time slots, especially the afternoon)
The upper story of the Dabbs House Museum is not accessible for those with mobility restrictions.

Patriots and Presidents Tour 6 May (1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

This tour is being offered in the afternoon only. Includes driving tour, St. John’s Church, Capitol Grounds, and Hollywood Cemetery (subject to funerals).
Cost per Person: $51    (only a handful of slots left!)
This tour requires some moderate walking at the Capitol Square and at Hollywood Cemetery.

Confederate Capital Tour 6 May (9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.)

Includes driving tour, Museum and White House of the Confederacy, Tredegar Ironworks, NPS, St. Paul’s Church (subject to services), the Confederate Section of Hollywood Cemetery, and our Richmond Alive! program – Life of the Civil War Soldier. Lunch on own in Shockoe Slip.
Cost per Person: $89    (only a few seats left)
This tour requires some moderate walking at Hollywood Cemetery. The upper story of the White House of the Confederacy is not accessible for those with mobility restrictions.

Feel free to contact us with questions at (804) 222-8595 or at richmonddiscoveries@cavtel.net . We are often out doing programs, but leave a message and we will respond. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you next month!

Richmond Discoveries' Tours