'Southern Cities Architecture, Part 1: Richmond' Webinar

The American South is the location of some of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the United States. From tidewater Virginia to the mouth of the Mississippi, these centers were hubs of commerce, culture, and an economy based on enslavement — before and after the American Civil War. It's time to explore the cities of the American South and uncover their influence on American forms of government, society, and life.

Join New York Adventure Club for a three-part series on the history of Southern cities and their architecture, where we'll examines the buildings and structures that have shaped history since colonial times. In Part One: Richmond, we'll visit the birthplace of Jeffersonian public life, the former capital of the Confederate States of America, and one of the most historic inland cities of the South.

Led by architectural historian David V. Griffin of Landmark Branding, this digital showcase featuring a selection of unique structures will include:

• A brief overview of the city's earliest surviving buildings
• A close look at the Virginia State Capitol, Thomas Jefferson’s creation of the first great American landmark of Greek Revival architecture
• The opulence of Edwardian Richmond
• Monument Avenue and its troubled legacy
• The Modern age and after
• An in-depth look at each building's construction, context, and current status, with a focus on how culture and innovation drive architectural symbolism

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with David — any and all questions about these unique buildings are welcomed and encouraged!

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week after the entire series concludes!

See you there, virtually!

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***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week after the series finale

****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week since the series finale, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

Southern Cities Architecture Series

Part 1: Richmond (Wednesday, January 8)

Part 2: Savannah & Charleston (Wednesday, January 15)

Part 3: New Orleans (Wednesday, January 22)

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Photo Credit: Main - Nathaniel Villaire, Bottom Right - Stephanie Rhee

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