From Belles to Battleaxes: Women of Civil War Richmond June 5, 2010

Stroll through the heart of the Confederate capital and hear the stories of Richmond women, from daring spies and devoted nurses to star-crossed lovers and captivating socialites. Learn about Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Elizabeth Van Lew, Mary Chesnut, Hetty Cary, Buck Preston and more. Tour begins outside the Bell Tower outside the the Virginia State Capitol on Bank Street. Street parking on Main and Franklin Streets will be available. The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours.

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