Monument Avenue Historic District — Attraction in Richmond

Do not visit here, there is nothing to see and nothing to do. The city actively encouraged the destruction of this historic site five years ago, and has actively made it hostile for visitors. Crime has increased by 20% since they removed these monuments and the far left took control.

The far-left government of this city and state are holding historic artworks hostage from the commonwealth. If you want to see them they are at the RVA water treatment plant in an empty parking lot.

History will judge the destruction of monument avenue harshly. This was the worst destruction of art and history since the burning of the Library of Alexandria.

For those interested in seeing removed/relocated monuments: -Research the SCV, UDC, and the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Preservation Trust. They actually give monuments the respect they deserve. -Visit Lee-Jackson Park in Lexington, VA -Visit New Market Battlefield in New Market, VA

Mayor Stoney and his Marxist constituents are an embarrassment to the history of this state and the historic city which they "lead". However, in the words of the honorable Jefferson Davis:

"Truth when crushed to the earth is truth still and like a seed will rise again."

I anticipate the day when our monument avenue is once again populated with our beautiful monuments to southern...

I need to remain neutral on the stars. Monument Avenue is not the same as it was a few years ago. As a lifelong northerner, I was given a tour of Richmond c. 2006. The highlights were the beautiful rocky river, the (old, former) Museum of the Confederacy and the old Monument Ave. I am sooo glad I was able to see The Avenue when I did. It was a true history lesson. The men remembered on their gallant steeds were there as heroic men of the South and not for their politics. I do not consider myself a racist in any way. (I pray I am not). As we drove down the old Avenue, not once did I long for the Ante Bellum South and it's "peculiar institution" as they termed it. I think the woke minority, in destroying the beautiful statues have done more harm than they realize. The glory of America is in our diversity of culture, ethnicity and history. Richmond is a BEAUTIFUL city. The Avenue is still a nice drive and the rocky river still flows. But the city's important, ante bellum history and individuality is dieing. Just because an historic era is shameful, does not mean it should be erased. What we do not learn from history we are...

What a sad and disappointing sight. I visited Monument Avenue as a tourist, fully expecting to see a number of amazing statues from America's vibrant history. Sadly, they were all gone; pulled down in response to activist pressure and protests. All that remains is a very out of place statue of a tennis player. It's such a shame because I know most reasonable people understand that history is rich, complex and multifaceted. Most reasonable people can look at history objectively and use monuments as a window into the past.

Unfortunately, in this case, we've seen activists appeased in a way that would make the tyrants in George Orwell's book 1984 extremely proud – through the erasure of history and removal of statues that contradict their narrative or offend their sensitivities. What a terrible shame.

I can't in good faith recommend ever visiting Monument Avenue. I'd give it 0...