Richmond - The Virginia Statehouse. This has served as the seat of power in Virginia since the early 1800's. It was designed by Thomas Jefferson, and it was in this building that Robert E. Lee accepted commission as an officer of the Confederate Army by request of Jefferson Davis.

The Virginia Statehouse. This has served as the seat of power in Virginia since the early 1800's. It was designed by Thomas Jefferson, and it was in this building that Robert E. Lee accepted commission as an officer of the Confederate Army by request of Jefferson Davis. To see a photo of this building during the Civil War, click on the link below:

http://www.mikelynaugh.com/VirtualCivilWar/New/Originals2/pages/VirginiaStateHouse.html