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Sep 11, 2023 · Shockoe Bottom lies just a mile southeast of downtown Richmond, nestled along the scenic James River. It boasts excellent accessibility, being near Interstate 95 and bordered by notable neighborhoods such as Shockoe Slip and Church Hill.
May 31, 2023 · Dedication of city-owned property and funds to design and build an architecturally significant and inspiring heritage site in Shockoe Bottom commemorating the history of the slave trade and the lives, contributions and sacrifices of enslaved persons.
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 · Shockoe Bottom lies in a low valley between two of Richmond’s most vaunted hilltops. To the east stands St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry delivered his famous “give me liberty or give ...
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.
Feb 25, 2019 · Historic Shockoe Bottom is at the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, and it was the second busiest slave market in the United States between 1830 and 1865. During that antebellum period, virtually every business and building in Shockoe Bottom served the disgraceful purpose of selling human beings; more than 350,000 people were bought and ...
Shockoe Valley’s deep economic roots are seen in its huge tobacco warehouses, factories, shop fronts, and the 17th Street Market. Neglected warehouses and buildings have been renovated and the area has become a hub for restaurants, nightlife, apartments, and businesses.
