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Montpelier Transformed
9781467151658
Regular price $23.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%By the late 20th century, Montpelier, the home of James and Dolley Madison, had been altered until it would no longer have been recognizable to the couple.
In 2000 the newly-created Montpelier Foundation took over management of the historic home with the seemingly insurmountable task of restoring it to be a visual record of the Madisons' era. Within ten years, the Foundation overcame numerous hurdles, turning Montpelier into a monument to the Father of the Constitution. Over the next decade the site also became a monument to Montpelier's enslaved. The buildings in their community next to the Madisons' home were reconstructed, and award-winning exhibits dramatically illustrate the tragedy of slavery and essential role of enslaved people in Madison's life.
Foundation co-founder William H. Lewis details the nonprofit's ambitious preservation projects and remarkable achievements.
Virginia State Penitentiary
9781467137638
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Thomas Jefferson developed the idea for the Virginia State Penitentiary and set the standard for the future of the American prison system. The prison endured severe overcrowding, three fires, an earthquake and numerous riots.
Vice President Aaron Burr was incarcerated there in 1807 as he awaited trial for treason. More than 240 prisoners were executed there by electric chair. At one time, the ACLU called it the "most shameful prison in America." The institution was plagued by racial injustice, eugenics experiments and the presence of children imprisoned among adults. Join author Dale Brumfield as he charts the 190-year history of the iconic prison.
Under the Clock
9781596295292
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Under the Clock documents the fascinating historical chain of department stores Miller & Rhoads through its many transformations.
Under the Clock tells the story of Miller & Rhoads, from its incarnation as a little dry goods store in 1885 through more than a century as a beloved Richmond landmark. Earle Dunford, longtime city editor for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and George Bryson, a Miller & Rhoads veteran for thirty-nine years, usher us behind the scenes at the famous department store, sharing anecdotes they have collected from the many devoted shoppers and loyal employees who remember the good old days at Miller & Rhoads. Meet them ""under the clock"" to read about the famous Tea Room, Book and Author Dinners, fashion shows, Sara Sue hats, Christmastime with Santa Claus and countless other memories of a bygone era in shopping.
Montpelier and the Madisons
9781596292772
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The history of the house and its grounds offers a glimpse into the private dilemmas and public struggles that mark the development of democracy and reflect the creation of the United States as a nation. Newly renovated and restored to the era President Madison lived and entertained there, the home stands as a testament to its great proprietor's interests and tastes, and as a witness to American history.
Tredegar Iron Works:
9781467118941
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Christmas at Miller & Rhoads
9781596297654
Regular price $24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The Christmas season is a time for traditions and, in Richmond, one particular custom reigned supreme: a family outing to Miller & Rhoadsdepartment store.
A Christmas outing to Miller & Rhoadsdepartment store revealed thousands of smiling faces waiting to enter the kingdom of Santaland- an enchanted world marked by glittering snow and intricate train displays.
From visits to area hospitals to a young man who demanded only a box of raisins, former Snow QueenDonna Strother Deekens shares her touching and humorous holiday memories from her twenty years in the gown. Kids from one to ninety-two will enjoy reminiscing with characters like the elves, Bruce the Spruceand, of course, Miller & Rhoads'legendary real Santa. Discover behind-the-scenes drama and learn firsthand what it was like to partake in this unforgettable event.
The Jefferson Hotel: The History of a Richmond Landmark
9781625859020
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9781467144834
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9781596295742
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9781467118644
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The Yorktown Victory Monument
9781467150514
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Richmond's Leigh Street Armory & African American Militia
9781467139236
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Discovering Richmond Monuments:
9781609499488
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