Richmond, Va

Contributed by WR Murphy

Most people have heard of Edgar Allan Poe, and know him as the author of the famous poem, "The Raven," or one of his macabre short stories about murder, but most people probably don't know that he lived in Richmond, Virginia, for much of his life, and that he attended the University of Virginia. Well, this year is the 200th anniversary of Mr. Poe's birth, and for the folks at Segway of Richmond, that makes this an important year.

In honor of the year of his birth, and his lesser known status as a Virginian and a Richmonder, Segway of Richmond is offering Segway-mounted tours of important places from Poe's biography. The first stop on this tour is the site of a house, now gone, of Moldavia, the home of John Allan, Poe's adoptive father. The Allans were a rich family, having made a fortune in the tobacco business, and they had recently build a mansion atop a hill in the nicest part of Richmond when they adopted Edgar Allan Poe, whose parents deaths by tuberculosis had left orphaned. On the tour, you will also see the Elmira R. Scott house, which was the home of Poe's childhood sweetheart. Unfortunately, her parents disapproved of Poe, and when he went away to the University of Virginia, they persuaded Elmira to marry another man.

The most scenic stop on the tour is an elegant, cast iron statue of the famous author, located in the park just down the hill from the State Capitol. The recognition of Poe's greatness came late - the statue wasn't erected until 1958, when it was donated by a wealthy doctor from Maryland. The tour then continues past the State Capitol and the governors mansion up to St. John's Church, where Poe's mother is buried, and more famously the site of Patrick Henry's legendary 'Give me Liberty of Give me Death' speech.

The tour also stops by other Richmond landmarks, not related to Poe directly, but along the way and interesting nonetheless. The most memorable of these is the Triangle with the Statue of Reconciliation, a poignant image of two people embracing, erected to symbolize the reconciliation between races after the Civil Rights Movement. The statue was placed in Richmond near the site of the old slave market, and serves as a reminder of the city's past, as well as a promise that such times are over.

Segway of Richmond offers a special 25% off discount. Purchase a tour and save 25% on the 2nd Tour! Call 804-343-1850 and ask them about the Insider's Passport special.

Make your reservations today as space is limited.Click here to check out the tours schedules.

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