Famous Visitors to Richmond, Virginia

General and Mrs. Billy Mitchell

In Richmond in 1933 to speak on the future of aviation

Charles Lindbergh

In October 1927, The Spirit of St. Louis brought "Slim" Lindbergh to Bryd Field, Richmond, after his non-stop flight to Paris. He was 25.

Charles A. "Slim" Lindbergh landed his aircraft "Spirit of St. Louis" at Richmond's Byrd Field in October 1927, and spoke of his solo nonstop flight, New York to Paris, in Richmond's City Auditorium after a triumphant parade through the street's of Richmond.

Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870)
spoke in Richmond in 1842

A Christmas Carol, 1843     

Oliver Twist, 1837                  

David Copperfield, 1849   

A Tale of Two Cities, 1859   

Great Expectations, 1861   

Reverend William Ashley Sunday

Reverend William Ashley Sunday preached in the City Auditorium, in Richmond, Virginia in the 1920's.

From ball-player to evangelist, Billy Sunday is still remembered today for his energetic preaching style and large, successful evangelistic campaigns. In his lifetime, Billy Sunday addressed over 100 million people without the aid of loud speakers, TV, or radio.

Sunday remained committed to his ministry for God. He passed away after a heart attack in 1935 at age 73.

Edwin Booth

Edwin Booth, actor, performed in Richmond theater in the years before the War of Northern Aggression. Edwin is the brother of John Wilkes Booth. Photograph shows Edwin Booth and his daughter, Edwina Booth in 1864.