Taking Tea in Richmond

Established in 1737, Richmond, Virginia, has played to host many prominent moments in the United States’ history. From Patrick Henry’s famous, “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech to the capitol building designed by Thomas Jefferson to several Civil War monuments, the city plays host to many memorials and historical markers. A few of these landmarks, such as Maymont Mansion, Scotchtown—Patrick Henry’s historic home—and the historic Shirley Plantation, display the tea traditions of past Richmond residents. In addition to these commemorated treasures, Richmond serves as home to a collection of venues for afternoon tea.

The Jefferson Hotel

101 West Franklin Street • Richmond, Virginia 23220

888-918-1895 • jeffersonhotel.com

A member of the Historic Hotels of America, TheJefferson Hotel was opened in 1895 by Lewis Ginter, a Jeffersonian (one who advocates for the political principles of Thomas Jefferson) with a love for arts, architecture, and the city of Richmond. The auberge was Lewis’s contribution to all three of his passions. His admiration for the third president of the United States was reflected by the life-size statue he commissioned to stand in the upper lobby of the hotel. While the hotel has undergone more than one renovation in its history—following a fire in 1901 and upgrades in the 1980s