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Road closings around Historic Tredegar May 17-19, 2013
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19, some roads around Historic Tredegar will be closed for Dominion Riverrock. The park's visitor center will be open. Details can be found on the Historic Tredegar website using the link here. More »
Embattled Capital, 1861 to 1865
Richmond's story is not just the tale of one large Civil War battle, nor even one important campaign. Instead, the park's resources include a naval battle, a key industrial complex, the Confederacy's largest hospital, dozens of miles of elaborate original fortifications, and the evocative spots where determined soldiers stood paces apart and fought with rifles, reaping a staggering human cost.
Features
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2013 Saturday Ranger Series
Spend your Saturdays with us this summer as we explore the area's Civil War history -- on the battlefields and beyond!
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History
There were two major campaigns to take Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy: the 1862 Peninsula Campaign and the 1864 Overland Campaign.
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Greening the Park
Richmond National Battlefield Park is committed to ensuring that environmentally friendly, sustainable practices are a part of our regular operations.
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Plan your Visit!
This section will help you learn how to begin and how best to see our thirteen sites. Includes directions, maps, site addresses and operating hours.
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Internship Opportunities
Gain valuable experience with the National Park Service by spending a season on the battlefields!
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For Teachers
Find out how to book a school program and receive pre and post visit activity booklets for your classroom.
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Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are Very Important People, (VIPs)! We need your skills and expertise in order to achieve our mission.
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Did You Know?
The Confederate government hired slave labor from all around Virginia. The slaves helped build earthen fortifications for the protection of Richmond; the government paid the slaves' owners for their work.