Richmond Liberty Trail

Richmond Liberty Trail This 6.2 mile (10K) trail is temporarily marked with a logo painted on the sidewalk. There is no beginning or end to the Richmond Liberty Trail.

The Richmond Liberty Trail is a 6.2 mile (10k) walking route that connects many of downtown Richmond's historic sites, attractions and neighborhoods, including 15 national historic landmarks. The Richmond Liberty Trail is a walking route that connects many of downtown Richmond's historic sites, attractions and neighborhoods, including 15 national historic landmarks. Ultimately, the trail will be m

arked with more sophisticated, permanent markers akin to those that will soon mark the Richmond Slave Trail. Where the Richmond Liberty Trail meets corners or other locations where direction is needed, supplementary arrows indicate in which direction to walk. It is a self-guided, continuous loop intended for visitors and residents who want to experience portions of Richmond's nationally significant history on foot. Participants are encouraged to walk portions of the route based on their interests. For instance, in Shockoe, the Richmond Liberty Trail connects with the Richmond Slave Trail and the Virginia Capital Trail.

10/17/2023

in 1931, the New Journal and Guide published an article dispelling rumors that Maggie L. Walker's bank, the Consolidated Bank and Trust Company, would soon be acquired by one of two white-owned banks in Richmond. W.H. Schwarzschild, president of the Central National Bank (and friend of Walker's), vehemently denied the rumors, describing them as "preposterous." "We consider the Consolidated a good bank," Schwarzschild stated, "and anyone who puts out such rumors is taking an unfair advantage of this institution."

Ultimately, the source of the rumors was never revealed, and the sale of Consolidated Bank and Trust Company in 1931 was never made. With the brief controversy behind them, Consolidated continued for another 74 years, eventually selling in 2005, having become the nation's longest-running Black-owned bank.

Photo: Consolidated Bank and Trust Company, ca. 1930 (NPS)

07/20/2020
Today is the first day of Autumn! Monroe Park, Edith Shelton Collection, November 1973, V.91.42.3341
09/23/2015

Today is the first day of Autumn! Monroe Park, Edith Shelton Collection, November 1973, V.91.42.3341

IN GEAR: RICHMOND CYCLES EXHIBITION TO OPEN AT THE VALENTINE!http://ow.ly/PEr4F
07/15/2015

IN GEAR: RICHMOND CYCLES EXHIBITION TO OPEN AT THE VALENTINE!

http://ow.ly/PEr4F

The art door is installed at the The Valentine First Freedom Center at 14th & Cary. wwwfindartdoorsrva.org
07/15/2015

The art door is installed at the The Valentine First Freedom Center at 14th & Cary. wwwfindartdoorsrva.org

These colorized photos from the Civil War are like traveling in a time machine http://ow.ly/O6oNz
06/09/2015

These colorized photos from the Civil War are like traveling in a time machine http://ow.ly/O6oNz

In a recent project, Swedish artist Sanna Dullaway restored and colored some of the most famous photos from the Civil War. Although some of the...

You Don't Have to Travel to Tour! - Richmond Navigator http://ow.ly/MUTVm
05/13/2015

You Don't Have to Travel to Tour! - Richmond Navigator http://ow.ly/MUTVm

Would you like to learn more about this city we call home, to be entertained while you’re educated? Then check out the 2015 season of Richmond’s...

The Trail is getting a touch up today, specifically in the VCU Medical Center area and near The Valentine, as well as in...
04/23/2015

The Trail is getting a touch up today, specifically in the VCU Medical Center area and near The Valentine, as well as in Church Hill, Virginia. If you see us painting, please say hello!

The Capitol of Virginia is officially moved to Richmond. The Governor would meet at 14th and Cary until moving to the ...
04/18/2015

The Capitol of Virginia is officially moved to Richmond. The Governor would meet at 14th and Cary until moving to the Capitol Building 8 years later.

Explore the selected gardens on the Richmond Garden Trail on Sunday, April 19, 1-5 p.m. Click for tickets: http://ow.ly/...
04/18/2015

Explore the selected gardens on the Richmond Garden Trail on Sunday, April 19, 1-5 p.m. Click for tickets: http://ow.ly/LMw6g

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