The Union Advance into Richmond: The First Days of April, 1865

After fours years of struggle, Union troops captured Richmond in April, 1865. On Saturday, April 20th, join us at the East End Branch Library at 11am as a Ranger will discuss these chaotic days as the Confederates evacuated the city, enslaved people received their freed......More

After fours years of struggle, Union troops captured Richmond in April, 1865. On Saturday, April 20th, join us at the East End Branch Library at 11am as a Ranger will discuss these chaotic days as the Confederates evacuated the city, enslaved people received their freedom, and Union troops entered the city and took control. Meet at East End Branch Library,1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond VA 23223

East End Branch Library1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond VA 23223

Taken Only in Photographs: the Battle of Drewry's Bluff

The Battle at Drewry’s Bluff was a place of many superlatives – the first Union ironclads against a Confederate fort, the closest United States forces got to Richmond in 1862, the location of the first Marine Corps (and some of the first Navy) Medals of Honor, the site ......More

The Battle at Drewry’s Bluff was a place of many superlatives – the first Union ironclads against a Confederate fort, the closest United States forces got to Richmond in 1862, the location of the first Marine Corps (and some of the first Navy) Medals of Honor, the site of the Confederate States Naval Academy, the largest concentration of Confederate Marines, one of the most photographed of the Richmond area battlefields, the first Civil War tourist site and resort, and where it was shown that the Civil War would require large land battles lasting many years. Join Park Ranger Mike Gorman for a one-hour, 1.5 mile interpretive walking tour of the Drewry’s Bluff site, starting at the parking area.Artist Ken Mitchell will join the group to display some original artwork at the site and lead any interested visitors in a short art session.Meet at Drewry's Bluff, 7600 Fort Darling Road, Richmond, VA.

Drewry's Bluff, 7600 Fort Darling Road, Richmond, VA

Totopotomoy Walking Tour: Battle Front and Home Front

Lt. Robert Robertson of the 93rd New York Infantry served near the Shelton House during the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek and was seriously wounded on May 31. He recorded in his diary his experience at Rural Plains during the fighting along the Totopotomoy. The tour will ......More

Lt. Robert Robertson of the 93rd New York Infantry served near the Shelton House during the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek and was seriously wounded on May 31. He recorded in his diary his experience at Rural Plains during the fighting along the Totopotomoy. The tour will follow the attack route of Robertson and his troops.The Union soldiers passed by the colonial-era Shelton House that day, and huddled inside were several civilians. The battle here impacted the Shelton family and their enslaved workers, and the tour will discuss the history of the house, its occupants, and those who labored here.Please note that this tour is lengthy and will travel over rough and uneven terrain not suitable for strollers and scooters. Water bottles and comfortable shoes are recommended. Meet in front of the house.Tour begins at the Shelton House at Rural Plains/Totopotomoy Creek,7274 Studley Road, Mechanicsville VA 23116

Shelton House at Rural Plains/Totopotomoy Creek,7274 Studley Road, Mechanicsville VA 23116

Cold Harbor 160th Anniversary

The park will commemorate the 160th anniversary of the battle of Cold Harbor this weekend. Join us for special tours, children's activities, cannon and rifle demonstrations, and more!Event details coming soon.

5515 Anderson-Wright Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.