Many Richmond historic properties are open for tours. Call for fees and hours.
Agecroft Hall: 4305 Sulgrave Road. Tudor manor house; 23-acre site. Info: (804) 353-4241.
The Bolling Haxall House: 211 E. Franklin St. A fine example of Italian Villa style; built in 1858. Info: (804) 643-2847.
Edgar Allan Poe Museum: 1914-1916 E. Main St. Complex features Poe memorabilia. Info: (804) 648-5523.
Executive Mansion: Capitol Square. Home of Virginia's first families since 1813. Info: (804) 371-2642.
The John Marshall House: 818 E. Marshall St. Built in 1790 for the chief justice of the U.S. Info: (804) 648-7998.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: 1800 Lakeside Ave. Site has more than 40 acres of gardens. Info: (804) 262-9887.
The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site: 110½ E. Leigh St. Home of the first black woman in the U.S. to charter a bank. Info: (804) 771-2017.
Maymont: 2201 Shields Lake Dr. Victorian mansion; estate includes Japanese, Italian, English and herb gardens. Info: (804) 358-7166.
Museum of the Confederacy: 1201 E. Clay St. Civil War exhibits. Info: (804) 649-1861.
The St. John's Mews: West of historic St. John's Church on Church Hill. The GCV used Historic Garden Week proceeds to create a community garden.
Tredegar National Civil War Center: 490 Tredegar St. Artifacts, historical information. Info: (804) 788-6480.
Valentine Richmond History Center: 1015 E. Clay St. Documents the lifestyle of city residents. Info: (804) 649-0711.
Virginia House: 4301 Sulgrave Road. Manor house transported from England in 1925. Info: (804) 353-4251.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: 2800 Grove Ave. Collection spans 6,000 years. Info: (804) 340-1400.
Virginia Historical Society: 428 N. Boulevard. Exhibits and collections spanning Virginia history. Info: 358-4901.
Wilton: Off 5300 block of Cary Street Road on South Wilton Road. Built circa 1750; known for its Georgian architecture and parlor. Info: (804) 282-5936. 
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