Virginia – Virginia's capital is Richmond

(Pronounced ver-jin-yuh and rich-muhnd)

To remember the capital of the US state Virginia, use the following mnemonic:

The Virgin (Virginia) Mary became rich when three wise men (Richmond) gave her gifts.

Interesting facts about Richmond:

- Historic Tobacco Hub: Founded in 1737 at the fall line of the James River, the city grew into a major center for the global tobacco trade and manufacturing during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

- A Revolutionary Cry for Liberty: The city is famously tied to the American Revolution, notably serving as the site where Patrick Henry delivered his iconic “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech at St. John’s Church in 1775.

- A Capital with a Jeffersonian Design: The historic Virginia State Capitol building was designed by Thomas Jefferson, who based its classic neoclassical architecture on the ancient Roman temple known as the Maison Carrée in Nîmes, France.