RICHMOND SEGWAY FIELD GUIDE
Riding Through Resistance: A Segway Tribute to Richmond’s Trailblazing Women
A two-hour Segway tour by RVA on Wheels that traces the streets and stories of Richmond’s most remarkable women, from Union spies to the nation’s first female bank president.
Riding Through Resistance: A Segway Tribute to Richmond’s Trailblazing Women.
Embark on a captivating two-hour journey through Richmond, uncovering the remarkable stories of trailblazing women like Elizabeth Van Lew, Ellen Glasgow and Maggie Lena Walker as you glide through the very streets where they lived and worked.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lives that upended a city
Richmond’s history is reframed through the acts of extraordinary women — from clandestine Union espionage to civic leadership and literary achievement — that the tour brings into focus.
A city-spanning ride
This is a city-spanning Segway route that follows streets and neighborhoods associated with women who defied the limits of their times, connecting biographical snapshots to place.
Portraits of daring and determination
Expect concise, vivid profiles of notable figures — including a Union spy, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and the first female bank president in the U.S. — woven into the urban landscape.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Over two hours you’ll move at Segway pace through Richmond’s streets as a guide strings together biographical vignettes and historical context, revealing how individuals such as Elizabeth Van Lew, Ellen Glasgow and Maggie Lena Walker navigated and reshaped their eras.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for two hours.
No specific gear or packing list was provided in the supplied facts; check operator guidance for recommended clothing and any equipment details.
The tour is offered in Richmond by RVA on Wheels; confirm meeting details and any last-minute changes directly with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts two hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 14 years old.
What topics does the tour cover?
The tour covers the lives and stories of notable Richmond women — including Elizabeth Van Lew, Ellen Glasgow and Maggie Lena Walker — and traces the streets where they lived and worked.
Who operates the Women in Richmond Segway Tour?
The tour is operated by RVA on Wheels.
Will the route change?
Stops and exact routing may be adjusted by the operator for safety or logistical reasons.
Are helmets or Segway instruction provided?
The supplied facts did not include specific gear or provisioning details; confirm helmet and Segway instruction policies with the operator.