Richmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park · Virginia
NPS
Group of historical battlefields in Virginia, US
The Richmond National Battlefield Park commemorates 13 American Civil War sites around Richmond, Virginia, which served as the capital of the Confederate States of America for most of the war. The park connects certain features within the city with defensive fortifications and battle sites around it.
About 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.
Park Photos
Activities
Operating Hours
Chimborazo Visitor Center
Visitor center focusing on Civil War medical practices. Exhibits and 17 minute orientation film. Located at 3215 E. Broad Street, Richmond VA 23223.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| Closed | Closed | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center
Visitor contact station with trails, earthworks, and information about the 1862 Battle of Gaines' Mill and the 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| Closed | Closed | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Trails and Battlefield Park Grounds
Park outdoor spaces, trails, and battlefields are open and accessible daily, sunrise to sunset.
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| Sunrise to Sunset | Sunrise to Sunset | Sunrise to Sunset | Sunrise to Sunset | Sunrise to Sunset | Sunrise to Sunset | Sunrise to Sunset |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Richmond National Battlefield Park?
Richmond National Battlefield Park is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Richmond National Battlefield Park?
Popular activities at Richmond National Battlefield Park include: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits.
What is the weather like at Richmond National Battlefield Park?
Summer, hot and humid. Fall and Spring, mild. Winter, cold with occasional ice and snow.
How do I get to Richmond National Battlefield Park?
Richmond National Battlefield Park has two visitor centers and ten additional self-guided, outdoor battlefield units. Please navigate to the "visitor centers" section to select an individual visitor center and find directions to its location.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
Summer, hot and humid. Fall and Spring, mild. Winter, cold with occasional ice and snow.
Directions
Richmond National Battlefield Park has two visitor centers and ten additional self-guided, outdoor battlefield units. Please navigate to the "visitor centers" section to select an individual visitor center and find directions to its location.
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