Richmond Essential Info
Overview
Richmond is the capital city in Virginia, a commonwealth in the South Region of the United States of America. Richmond has a population of 214,000 and the adjacent counties of Henrico and Chesterfield combine to create a local population of more than 1,250,000 people.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Jun, Sep-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
57 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Pocahontas once lived in what is now Henricus Historical Park in Richmond.
- Writer Edgar Allen Poe grew up in Richmond.
- Rat basketball is actually a spectator sport at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond.
- Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech was made in Richmond.
Popular Foods
- Curry-Fried Lake Trout
- Shrimps and Grits