September 21, 2009
National Park Service Commemorates the 145th Anniversary of the 1864 Battles at Fort Harrison
Richmond National Battlefield Park will present a weekend series of special programs on September 26 and 27, 2009 to commemorate the 145th anniversary of the 1864 battles of Chaffin's Farm at Fort Harrison. Activities run from 10:00 to 5:00 on Saturday and from 10:00 to 3:00 on Sunday. This event is free.
September 09, 2009
Special Programs at the Historic Shelton House in Hanover County
On Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2009, Richmond National Battlefield Park will present special living history and ranger-led programs at the Shelton House also known as Rural Plains. During the weekend living history volunteers will portray General Winfield Scott Hancock and his staff as they were headquartered on the lawn of the Shelton home. Costumed interpreters portraying Federal artillerymen will present artillery firing demonstrations at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 on Saturday and 11:00 and 1:00 on Sunday.
August 05, 2009
National Park Service Living History Programs Highlight Sharpshooters at Cold Harbor
On Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, 2009, living history volunteers representing Confederate sharpshooters will present programs highlighting the sharpshooter at the battle of Cold Harbor. Volunteers will perform skirmish drills and rifle firing demonstrations illustrating the sharpshooters’ role on the battlefield.
July 22, 2009
History at Sunset: the First Battle of Deep Bottom
Richmond National Battlefield Park offers the final of its five Wednesday evening Capital History at Sunset programs for 2009. The series concludes on July 29. All programs are free, and begin at 7:00 pm.
July 16, 2009
History at Sunset: The Industrial Heart of the Confederacy
Richmond National Battlefield Park offers the fourth of its five Wednesday evening Capital History at Sunset programs for 2009. The series continues on July 22 and runs through July 29. All programs are free, and begin at 7:00 pm.
July 14, 2009
History at Sunset Continues with Chimborazo Hospital Program
Richmond National Battlefield Park offers the third of its five Wednesday evening Capital History at Sunset programs for 2009: "Chimborazo: The Hospital on the Hill." The series continues on July 15 and runs through July 29. All programs are free, and begin at 7:00 pm.
July 07, 2009
National Park Service Programs to Commemorate the Battle of Malvern Hill
On Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, 2009, Richmond National Battlefield Park will present a living history encampment on the Malvern Hill battlefield, located at 9175 Willis Church Road. Program hours are Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, and on Sunday from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. All events are free.
July 07, 2009
History at Sunset Continues with Totopotomoy Creek Tour
Richmond National Battlefield Park offers the second of its five Wednesday evening Capital History at Sunset programs for 2009. The series continues on July 8 and runs through July 29. All programs are free, and begin at 7:00 pm.
June 29, 2009
National Park Service Offers Capital History at Sunset Summer Programs
Richmond National Battlefield Park announces the first of its five Wednesday evening Capital History at Sunset programs for 2009. The series begins July 1 and runs through July 29. All programs are free, and begin at 7:00 pm.
June 23, 2009
National Park Service Commemorates the Battle of Gaines' Mill
On Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2009, Richmond National Battlefield Park will present a Living History Encampment on the Gaines’ Mill battlefield (6283 Watt House Road) in Hanover County. Union and Confederate infantry will be encamped around the historic Watt House on Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, and on Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. On June 27, at 7:00 pm, park historian Bob Krick will lead a battlefield tour at the exact time and day of the anniversary of the Confederate breakthrough of the Union lines.
May 28, 2009
National Park Service Special Events Commemorate 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor
Richmond National Battlefield Park will commemorate the 145th anniversary of the 1864 battle of Cold Harbor with a weekend series of events on June 6 and June 7, 2009. More than 100 living history volunteers will be on hand to perform demonstrations, conduct talks and provide period music, bringing to life the two weeks of fighting at Cold Harbor.
