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Richmond

Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond Region. It was incorporated in 1742, and has been an independent city since 1871.

Richmond Attractions: Today, many of Richmond’s attractions tell the story of the Civil War and the way of life the south struggled to protect. But tourists don’t just come here for the history; the city also offers lively neighborhoods, an active cultural life, and activities for all ages. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, American Civil War Museum, Metro Richmond Zoo, RVA Trolley, The Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Short Pump Town Center, & more.

Richmond Schools:

Elementary School: Barack Obama, Bellevue, Broad Rock, Cardinal, Chimborazo, Elizabeth E. Redd, Fairfield Court, G.H. Reid, George W. Carver, Ginter Park, Henry L. Marsh III, J.B Fisher, J.H. Blackwell, J.L Francis, John B. Cary, Linwood Holton, Mary Munford, Miles J. Jones, Oak Grove-Bellemeade, Overby-Sheppard, Southampton, Swansboro, Westover Hills, William Fox, Woodville.

Middle School: Albert Hill, Binford, Lucille M. Brown, Martin Luther King, Jr., River City, Thomas C. Boushall, Thomas H. Henderson

High School: Armstrong, George Wythe, John Marshall, Huguenot, Open, Richmond Community, Thomas Jefferson.

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