Carytown and the Byrd Theatre Walking Tour August 1, 2010

Learn about Carytown’s fascinating history as a buffalo trail, a streetcar suburb and the Georgetown of Richmond. Includes Cary Court Shopping Center, restored to its 1930’s art deco splendor, and a “behind the scenes” tour of the Byrd Theatre (1928), one of the few active movie palaces in the country. Meet at Nacho Mama’s, 3449 W. Cary Street.

Official Website: http://richmondhistorycenter.com/tours.asp