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Richmond Municipal War of 1870 Dark History Tour

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  • Richmond
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the sites and stories of Richmond’s 1870 Municipal War on a historian-guided walk through the city’s Reconstruction-era past.

About this tour

Step into a pivotal and painful chapter of American history on this Richmond Municipal War of 1870 Dark History Tour. In the aftermath of the Civil War, racial tensions and political conflict erupted into violence as formerly enslaved African Americans and their allies resisted an attempt to restore white supremacy by force.

With a historian as your guide, visit sites connected to the Municipal War, its lead-up, and its aftermath. Hear how the siege and street fighting unfolded during Reconstruction, why the conflict mattered to Richmond, and how its legacy connects to the rise of Jim Crow in Virginia. The one-hour walk brings the city’s past into focus through the places where these events took shape.

Meet outside the entrance of the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground and explore Richmond’s history with context and care. Book this Richmond Municipal War of 1870 tour to encounter a defining story of resistance, conflict, and change.

Highlights

  • Explore Richmond’s darkest chapter during Reconstruction
  • Trace the sites of the 1870 Municipal War and its aftermath
  • Learn how racial conflict shaped Virginia’s history
  • Discover the roots of Virginia’s Jim Crow era

What's included

Included

  • Historian-guided tour of sites connected to the 1870 Municipal War, its lead-up, and aftermath

Not included

  • Bottled water

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Important information

  • Meet outside the entrance of the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children may ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Alcohol and drugs are not permitted
  • Audio recording is not permitted

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