Tredegar Iron Works is the starting point for your visit to Richmond National Battlefield Park
The center of Confederate manufacturing fueled a modern war, one of the South’s largest hospitals gave care to the sick and wounded, and armies battled on open fields and in miles of defensive earthworks. From 1861 to 1865, Richmond’s fate would determine America’s future.
On Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to experience the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor, site of the 1864 battle between the United States and Confederate armies. This year’s event features living history demonstrations, including a recreation of Ulysses S. Grant’s encampment, guided ranger- led programs and family friendly hands-on activities for all ages.
The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Richmond National Battlefield Park in late March to early April, subject to weather conditions and other factors. The burn will take place on approximately 90 acres of park property at Malvern Hill in Henrico County.