• Farmer’s Market - The Farmer’s Market is one part of Richmond’s oldest neighborhood, Shockoe Bottom, that was home to numerous sites of several Civil War era hospitals and prisons (some still standing, others lost to the past). This tour will share with you how these prisons and hospitals came to be, and what happened to those buildings during and after the war. Also learn about the overwhelming influx of soldiers and prisoners that found their way to Richmond during this tumultuous chapter of American history.

• Professional Tour Guide

• Gratuities

Richmond’s position as the Capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War attracted more than just lawmakers to the city. The numerous battles fought across the state and beyond led to a large influx of prisoners and injured soldiers who needed care. Many of these individuals ended up in Richmond, especially in the Shockoe Bottom area where this tour is set.

This tour will guide you to several significant locations in the neighborhood and will also recount the stories of some individuals linked to these sites.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.