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Richmond National Battlefield ParkTwo green Union cannons atop the Malvern Hill battlefield.
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Richmond National Battlefield Park
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Junior Rangers participate in Richmond National Battlefield Park's National Park Week activities.

Looking for a way to explore a national park? Become a Junior Ranger! Children will earn a certificate and a Jr. Ranger patch or badge when they participate in this fun and engaging activity. 

Richmond National Battlefield Park has two Junior Ranger booklets, one for the Tredegar Iron Works and one for the battlefields. (Note: these booklets are designed to be completed on site.) Come join us and become a National Junior Ranger!

New Program!

The National Park Service recently introduced Scout Rangers, a certificate/patch program for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Visit the Scout Rangers website to learn more about the program. To participate in or learn more about Richmond National Battlefield Park's Scouting programs, please call Pat Ferrell at (804) 771-2018 or email her.

 
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Union troops enter the city of Richmond during the evacuation fire of April 1865.  

Did You Know?
No Union troops, other than prisoners, reached Richmond until after the Confederate government evacuated the city on April 2, 1865.

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Last Updated: October 25, 2008 at 14:56 EST