Virginia - Area Code 276

Richmond, Virginia, is one of America's oldest major metropolises. Patrick Henry, a United States Founding Father, famously uttered "Give me liberty or Give me death" at its St. Johns Church in 1775, setting off the American Revolution. The White House of the Confederate South, home to Confederate President Jefferson Davis and the nation's first president, Abraham Lincoln, is located in Court End, in an area known for Federal-styled homes.

Another famous American, Senator Robert A. Taft, once said,""I have lived long enough to know that I love my country." Richmond is a home to some of that love and it is no different today. The city is home to the University of Virginia (UVA) and the Virginia Military Institute. UVA is known as the oldest college in the United States and the third-oldest institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth, behind Virginia Military Institute and Radford College.

The city of Richmond is the seat of Virginia's House of Delegates, and it is a major political center. Virginia is considered the political center of America because of its close ties with the national government and with the rest of the state's delegation. The state was also one of the last states to ratify the Constitution, which was signed into law by the first President George Washington. The state is one of only nine states in the union that has a permanent capital; the other states being Rhode Island, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

Richmond's history goes back hundreds of years. During the Revolutionary and post-Revolution periods, the city served as the headquarters of the Continental army. The city was destroyed in a massive fire in 1755 and yet, the city was again rebuilt. During the War of Independence, the town was also devastated when the British burned it to the ground, but a new fort was built that served as the city's headquarters. and the city made a miraculous recovery. During the 19th century, it was home to many important leaders including James Madison, Robert R. Monroe and Martin Van Buren.

As one of the largest cities in the country, Richmond is the center of many of the activities and culture that take place in Virginia. The city hosts many events that are organized by the state and it is home to the state's largest newspaper, the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The Virginia Museum of Natural History and the National Zoo of Virginia are some of the best known attractions. The city is also home to the Virginia Military Institute. It is also home to the oldest operating public university in the world, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The city is also home to numerous historic landmarks, including the Petersburg National Army Museum and Historic District. Visitors to Richmond can see the Colonial Williamsburg Memorial, which is a large, open-air museum.

Today's economic growth and development of Richmond have helped to revitalize the city. The city is home to one of the largest employers in the state. The city is also home to some of the best hospitals in the country, including Virginia General Hospital and George Washington Hospital. The population growth is expected to continue to increase and this means that people from all over the country are flocking to the city each year.