Since 1814, Belle Isle has been the site of numerous industrial operations, including a nail factory, iron foundry, granite quarry and hydroelectric plant. Additionally, during the Civil War, the island was home to the largest Confederacy military prison, which held as many as 10,000 Union prisoners at its peak in 1863. On Thursday, August 12, Join Quoit Club at 6:00 p.m. at the Belle Isle footbridge (under the Lee Bridge) and explore with us the island's hidden past and conversion back to nature on a guided tour with Brooks Smith, author of Facts and Legends of the Hills of Richmond and Songlines of Richmond: A Celebration of Performing Arts, Artists and Stages. A book signing and reception with appetizers and refreshments will follow the tour, and will be held at and sponsored by Dominion. Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire.
Where to Park:
From S. 5th Street, make a right onto Tredegar Street. Proceed down Tredegar Street and pass the Tredegar Iron Works to your right. Continue going straight and proceed to the security gate. Please stop at the guard station and inform the guard that you are there for the Historic Richmond Foundation/Quoit Event. The guard will then have you park in the parking deck to the right.
The tour will start in the Riverside Café, which is located on the 1st floor of the building directly across the parking deck.
Free for Members | $15 for nonmembers
Learn more about Quoit Club by visiting the link below!
http://historicrichmond.com/about-quoit.php />
Please Note: This is primarily an outside event so please dress comfortably and wear appropriate shoes.
Where to Park:
From S. 5th Street, make a right onto Tredegar Street. Proceed down Tredegar Street and pass the Tredegar Iron Works to your right. Continue going straight and proceed to the security gate. Please stop at the guard station and inform the guard that you are there for the Historic Richmond Foundation/Quoit Event. The guard will then have you park in the parking deck to the right.
The tour will start in the Riverside Café, which is located on the 1st floor of the building directly across the parking deck.
Free for Members | $15 for nonmembers
Learn more about Quoit Club by visiting the link below!
http://historicrichmond.com/about-quoit.php />
Please Note: This is primarily an outside event so please dress comfortably and wear appropriate shoes.
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