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Mar 7, 2022 · Location: Richmond, Virginia. Shockoe Bottom was the center of Richmond’s slave trade and played a pivotal role during the peak years of the nation’s interstate slave trade. In fact, Solomon Northup, author of 12 Years a Slave, was held here in 1841 at the notorious Goodwin’s slave jail before he was transported in chains to New Orleans.
This low-lying, canal-side neighborhood is one of the city’s oldest. It’s where trade took place—specifically the slave trade—and where the city was set ablaze by Confederate forces at the end of the Civil War. These days, it’s a site of happier times.
May 31, 2023 · Promotion of the understanding of our city’s earliest history, including the history of the slave trade and its role in shaping Richmond’s cultural and architectural landscape, through a comprehensive archaeological survey of Shockoe Bottom;
Sep 11, 2023 · Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, VA, offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern urban living. With its rich cultural scene, diverse amenities, and vibrant community life, Shockoe Bottom stands out as one of Richmond’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Shockoe Bottom District. 13 reviews. #109 of 250 things to do in Richmond. NeighborhoodsHistoric Walking Areas. Write a review. About. Described as "the antithesis" of Shockhoe Slip, Shockhoe Bottom's cheaper prices and edgier commerce draws younger crowds. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Feb 28, 2024 · “We have collectively, as a city, been neglectful for far too long in recognizing the part of the story that is uneasy for people to consume — that is, that human lives were trafficked through...
Shockoe Bottom - Historic Richmond. Pace-King House. Belle Bossieux Building. SHOCKOE VALLEY DISTRICT. 18TH ST TO 21ST ST AND MARSHALL ST TO FRANKLIN ST. The settlement of Shockoe, named after the creek that bordered Richmond to the west, sprang up around Col. William Byrd’s warehouse in the mid 18th century.
