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As bizarre as the name, the Giant Lurking Indian is actually a statue of a Red Indian peeking over the roof of a tobacco plant. The Red Indian is named Connecticut and was designed by the artist and sculptor Paul Di Pasquale in 1983. However it was unveiled to the public only in 1985. Over the years, the Red Indian changed its location several times before finally finding its place at its current location. If you are in Richmond and have some time to spare, definitely try to get a peek of this unusual attraction, as the statue make for quite an interesting sight.
Broad Street is a 15-mile (24-kilometer) long road located in the city of Richmond, Virginia. Its significance comes from the numerous commercial establishments built there throughout Richmond’s history. It stretches from downtown right in to the suburbs. Various retail stores, offices, shopping centers and malls adorn the street. It was once home to the historical theatres in the state, and a railway line that ran across the center of the now road. It is now home to several huge retailers, the Monumental Church, Library of Virginia, and more.
Cited right on Capitol Square, the Virginia Civil Rights Memorial is a testament to Barbara Rose Johns' bravery. Not widely known but still an extremely important figure in the civil rights movement, Barbara is fondly referred to as "Virginia's Rosa Parks." The then 16-year-old led a strike for equal education at Moton High School in Farmville, Virginia. Her suit was used in the historic 1954 U.S. Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, in which the court ruled against "separate but equal," ending segregation in American public schools. The Civil Rights Memorial celebrates the spirit of Barbara Johns, Moton High School, community leaders and civil rights attorneys.
