Shockoe Bottom Walking Tour September 4, 2011

Now an entertainment and residential district, Shockoe Bottom once served as Richmond’s commercial and transportation hub, as well as one of the country’s busiest slave markets. Explore Main Street Station, the Farmer’s Market, Tobacco Row, the site of the Lumpkin’s Jail excavation, and adaptive reuse efforts. Meet at Main and 17th streets.
Pay your guide via cash or check at the start of the tour. See our ad in Style Weekly for $2 off any walking tour. Public contact: (804) 649-0711 x301 or visit www.richmondhistorycenter.com.