https://www.nps.gov/rich News releases from Richmond National Battlefield Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/161st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cold-harbor-new-event-schedule.htm Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:46:00 EST Due to Forecast of inclement weather, Cold Harbor event schedule has been updated. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/161st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cold-harbor-new-event-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-161st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm Wed, 07 May 2025 08:35:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-161st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/prescribed-burn-at-malvern-hill-battlefield-2025.htm Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:16:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/prescribed-burn-at-malvern-hill-battlefield-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-arnold-s-raid-and-revolutionary-war-battle.htm Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:18:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park will commemorate the 1781 British raid on Richmond from Thursday January 2nd through Sunday January 5th 2025 in partnership with St. John’s Church Foundation, Henrico Public Libraries, and Henrico Recreation and Parks. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-arnold-s-raid-and-revolutionary-war-battle.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/public-comment-period-for-the-fort-darling-landfill-administrative-record-and-ee-ca-addendum-has-been-extended.htm Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:48:00 EST THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANNOUNCES THAT THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE ENGINEERING EVALUATION/COST ANALYSIS (EE/CA) ADDENDUM and UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD for THE FORT DARLING LANDFILL SITE RICHMOND NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK, VIRGINIA HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 15, 2024 https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/public-comment-period-for-the-fort-darling-landfill-administrative-record-and-ee-ca-addendum-has-been-extended.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fort-darling-engineering-evaluation-cost-analysis-addendum.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:31:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability for public review of documents comprising the updated Administrative Record File, now including the Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) Report Addendum, for the selection of a removal action at the Fort Darling Landfill Site, located in Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fort-darling-engineering-evaluation-cost-analysis-addendum.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-will-commemorate-election-day-1864-black-soldiers-vote-on-the-front-lines.htm Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:45:00 EST On Saturday, November 2, Richmond National Battlefield Park will commemorate the anniversary of the 5th United States Colored Troops (USCT) voting in the 1864 presidential election at Fort Harrison. “Election Day 1864: Black Soldiers Vote on the Front Lines” will include park ranger-led programs, living history and educational activities from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Harrison visitor center (8761 Battlefield Park Road, Richmond VA). https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-will-commemorate-election-day-1864-black-soldiers-vote-on-the-front-lines.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-mark-new-chapter-along-the-riverfront-in-richmond.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:12:00 EST Beginning this summer, NPS will focus on collaboration with partners and providing new opportunities for visitors and the community to engage with NPS along the riverfront. This change will involve shifting the visitor contact station operations at Tredegar to allowing staff the ability to expand programming with partners, engage in more riverfront events, while maintaining a more visible presence along the riverfront. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-mark-new-chapter-along-the-riverfront-in-richmond.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-160th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm Wed, 08 May 2024 03:56:00 EST On Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to explore the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor, site of the 1864 battle between United States and Confederate armies. This year’s event features living history demonstrations, including Ulysses S. Grant’s encampment, a variety of guided ranger-led tours and hands-on children’s activities for all ages. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-160th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-conduct-prescribed-burns-this-week-at-cold-harbor-battlefield.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:39:00 EST The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Richmond National Battlefield Park this week, subject to favorable weather conditions and other factors. The burn will take place on approximately 40 acres of park property at Cold Harbor in Hanover County. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-conduct-prescribed-burns-this-week-at-cold-harbor-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/revolutionary-war-history-to-be-commemorated-in-church-hill.htm Sun, 24 Dec 2023 07:37:00 EST Richmond is well known for its Civil War history, yet troops fought over and occupied the state capital during the Revolution as well. The 1781 raid on Richmond by British General Benedict Arnold will be commemorated by Richmond National Battlefield Park, in partnership with St. John’s Church Foundation, the Henrico Public Library, and Henrico County Recreation and Parks. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/revolutionary-war-history-to-be-commemorated-in-church-hill.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/battle-of-fort-harrison-commemoration-2023.htm Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:26:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park will commemorate the September 1864 Battle of Fort Harrison on Saturday, September 30. Located just eight miles from the city, Fort Harrison was the largest fort defending the Confederate Capital during the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/battle-of-fort-harrison-commemoration-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-black-history-museum-city-of-richmond-and-third-street-bethel-a-m-e-church-collaborate-to-celebrate-walker-s-159th-birthday.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:44:00 EST On Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16 Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, the Black History Museum, the City of Richmond, and Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church invite the public to celebrate the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker and the Jackson Ward community in which she lived. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-black-history-museum-city-of-richmond-and-third-street-bethel-a-m-e-church-collaborate-to-celebrate-walker-s-159th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/scott-is-super.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:46:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke today announced the selection of Scott Teodorski as the new superintendent of both Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia. He is expected to begin his tour of duty at the end of July.   https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/scott-is-super.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/commemorating-the-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm Wed, 24 May 2023 10:58:00 EST On Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to explore the history of Cold Harbor, site of the 1864 battle between the U.S. and Confederate armies. This year’s event features living history demonstrations and a variety of guided tours. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/commemorating-the-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-to-commemorate-memorial-day-at-fort-harrison-national-cemetery.htm Wed, 24 May 2023 07:25:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park, in cooperation with the National Cemetery Administration, will hold a Memorial Day ceremony to honor and remember those who have died in our nation’s service. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-to-commemorate-memorial-day-at-fort-harrison-national-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-to-host-financial-literacy-program.htm Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:40:00 EST On Saturday, April 15, at 2 pm the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, in partnership with RVA Financial, will host a program on financial literacy. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-to-host-financial-literacy-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/cold-harbor-battlefield-visitor-center-reopening-memorial-day-weekend.htm Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:52:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park today announced that the Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center (5515 Anderson Wright Drive) has been rescheduled to open on Saturday, May 27th, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/cold-harbor-battlefield-visitor-center-reopening-memorial-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-s-lincoln-statue-loaned-to-valentine-museum.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:03:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park has loaned its bronze statue of Abraham and Tad Lincoln to the Valentine Museum for a temporary outdoor exhibition. New Market Corporation, which owns the historic Tredegar campus where the National Park Service maintains a visitor contact station, is preparing the site for a purposed amphitheater that requires the relocation of the statue.   https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-s-lincoln-statue-loaned-to-valentine-museum.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/the-british-are-coming-benedict-arnold-s-raid-on-richmond.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:23:00 EST On Thursday, January 5, Saturday, January 7, and Sunday, January 8, 2023 the public is invited to join Richmond National Battlefield Park, Historic St. John’s Church, Henrico Recreation & Parks, and the Henrico County Public Library for their highly anticipated annual event interpreting Richmond’s Revolutionary history, including the capture of Richmond by British General Benedict Arnold on January 5, 1781. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/the-british-are-coming-benedict-arnold-s-raid-on-richmond.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/cold-harbor-battlefield-visitor-center-to-close-for-winter.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:57:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park today announced that the Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center (5515 Anderson Wright Drive) will close for the winter season beginning Thursday, December 1. It will reopen on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/cold-harbor-battlefield-visitor-center-to-close-for-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/battles-of-fort-harrison-and-new-market-heights-2022.htm Sat, 03 Sep 2022 09:17:00 EST On Saturday, September 24, Richmond National Battlefield Park and the American Battlefield Trust will commemorate the Battles of Fort Harrison and New Market Heights. Rangers and volunteers will offer tours of Fort Harrison exploring the park’s early history, and the Trust will conduct its first-ever tour of newly preserved land at New Market Heights. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/battles-of-fort-harrison-and-new-market-heights-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-administrative-history.htm Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:29:00 EST On Wednesday, September 14, the public is invited to join Dr. Megan Shockley and staff from the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site at the Library of Virginia for a presentation on the site’s recently completed administrative history. This free program begins at noon and is open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-administrative-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/maggie-walker-s-158th-birthday.htm Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:15:00 EST Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, the Black History Museum, and the City of Richmond invite the public to celebrate the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker and the Jackson Ward community in which she lived.  This special event, which is free and open to the public, includes a presentation highlighting the five-year anniversary of the Maggie L. Walker statue in downtown Richmond and a volunteer opportunity reflecting Mrs. Walker’s commitment to community service.  https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/maggie-walker-s-158th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/the-battle-of-malvern-hill-2022-commemoration.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:57:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Seven Days’ Battle at Malvern Hill with ranger-led walking tours exploring the tactical maneuvers of the Union and Confederate forces and how this battle affected the course of the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/the-battle-of-malvern-hill-2022-commemoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-at-fort-harrison-national-cemetery-2022.htm Fri, 20 May 2022 11:42:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park, in cooperation with the National Cemetery Administration, will hold a Memorial Day program and wreath-laying ceremony to honor and remember those who have died in our nation’s service. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-at-fort-harrison-national-cemetery-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-to-commemorate-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm Sat, 14 May 2022 05:47:00 EST On Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to explore the history of Cold Harbor, site of the 1864 battle that became renowned as one of the Civil War’s bloodiest engagements. This year’s event features living history demonstrations, children’s activities, a Saturday evening tour of the battlefield, and a presentation by historian Gordon Rhea. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-to-commemorate-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-battle-of-drewry-s-bluff.htm Thu, 05 May 2022 11:52:00 EST On Saturday, May 21, the public is invited to Drewry’s Bluff, site of the Union Navy’s only attempt to capture Richmond by water, to learn about the area’s Civil War naval history. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-battle-of-drewry-s-bluff.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/new-land-at-malvern-hill-battlefield.htm Fri, 28 Jan 2022 04:46:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park Superintendent Doyle Sapp today announced the acquisition of 371 acres of land at the Malvern Hill Battlefield in Henrico County from the Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC). https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/new-land-at-malvern-hill-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/return-of-the-british-invasion.htm Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:23:00 EST On Saturday, January 8, the public is invited to join Richmond National Battlefield Park and Historic St. John’s Church for their highly anticipated annual event interpreting the capture of Richmond by British Brigadier General Benedict Arnold on January 5, 1781. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/return-of-the-british-invasion.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-seeks-talented-teens-for-summer-leadership-institute.htm Fri, 14 May 2021 09:48:00 EST Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site invites area high school students ages 14-18 to apply for a spot in its free, selective virtual Summer Youth Leadership Institute. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-seeks-talented-teens-for-summer-leadership-institute.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/a-new-future-at-tredegar-for-the-national-park-service.htm Wed, 02 Oct 2019 07:29:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park has enjoyed a long and fruitful partnership with the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar on the vital Richmond riverfront. Beginning in November 2019, the partnership will continue and thrive in a new location. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/a-new-future-at-tredegar-for-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/harvest-day-returns-to-rural-plains-2019.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2019 06:09:00 EST On Saturday, September 21 from 10 am to 4 pm, Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to experience 300 years of history at its second annual Harvest Day. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/harvest-day-returns-to-rural-plains-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/celebrate-155th-anniversary-of-walker-s-birthday.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2019 05:52:00 EST On Saturday, July 13, Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site and the City of Richmond invite the public to celebrate the life and legacy of Maggie L. Walker and the Jackson Ward community in which she lived with a community engagement fair, open-house tours, special program at the statue, children’s activities, and refreshments. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/celebrate-155th-anniversary-of-walker-s-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/a-battle-that-changed-the-course-of-the-civil-war.htm Sat, 15 Jun 2019 10:04:00 EST On Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, Richmond National Battlefield Park will commemorate the 157th anniversary of the Battle of Gaines’ Mill with ranger-led programs and weapons demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/a-battle-that-changed-the-course-of-the-civil-war.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/tourism-to-richmond-national-battlefield-park-and-maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-creates-16-917-000-in-economic-benefits.htm Wed, 29 May 2019 06:14:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 210,306 visitors to Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in 2018 spent $12,419,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 187 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $16,917,000. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/tourism-to-richmond-national-battlefield-park-and-maggie-l-walker-national-historic-site-creates-16-917-000-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-commemorates-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm Fri, 17 May 2019 09:08:00 EST On Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to explore the history of Cold Harbor, site of the 1864 battle that became renowned as one of the Civil War’s bloodiest engagements. This year’s event features living history demonstrations, children’s activities, and a Saturday evening candlelight tour of the battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/national-park-service-commemorates-battle-of-cold-harbor.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-at-fort-harrison-national-cemetery-2019.htm Wed, 15 May 2019 07:06:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park, in cooperation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is sponsoring a Memorial Day program and wreath-laying to honor and remember those who have died in our nation’s service. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-at-fort-harrison-national-cemetery-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-battle-of-drewry-s-bluff-2019.htm Sat, 11 May 2019 09:20:00 EST Over the weekend of May 18-19 the public is invited to Drewry’s Bluff, site of the Union Navy’s only attempt to capture Richmond by water, to learn about the area’s Civil War naval history. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-battle-of-drewry-s-bluff-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-and-emancipation-day-2019.htm Sat, 30 Mar 2019 05:15:00 EST The American Civil War Museum will host the annual Civil War and Emancipation Day on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Events at the Museum are from 10am until 4pm and include hands-on-acitivites, performances and living history. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-and-emancipation-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/prescribed-burn-at-malvern-hill-battlefield-2019.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:46:00 EST The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Richmond National Battlefield Park in late March or early April, subject to favorable weather conditions and other factors. The burn will take place on approximately 65 acres of park property at Malvern Hill in Henrico County. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/prescribed-burn-at-malvern-hill-battlefield-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-announces-winter-hours.htm Wed, 31 Oct 2018 08:37:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park will begin its winter hours of operation on November 4. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-announces-winter-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/request-for-bids-lease-up-to-360-acres-of-agricultural-fields-malvern-hill-glendale-battlefields.htm Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:04:00 EST Request for Bids: Lease up to 360 acres of agricultural fields, Malvern Hill/Glendale Battlefields, Richmond National Battlefield Park https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/request-for-bids-lease-up-to-360-acres-of-agricultural-fields-malvern-hill-glendale-battlefields.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/the-british-are-coming.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2017 06:27:00 EST The British invasion has begun! On Saturday, January 6, the public is invited to join Richmond National Battlefield Park and Historic St. John’s Church for a first-of-its kind event interpreting the capture of Richmond by British Brigadier General Benedict Arnold on January 5, 1781.  https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/the-british-are-coming.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/harvest-days-to-be-held-at-rural-plains.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:04:00 EST Three hundred years of Virginia’s storied past will come alive at Rural Plains on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, during Richmond National Battlefield Park’s first-ever Harvest Days. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/harvest-days-to-be-held-at-rural-plains.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-riverfront-partners-to-host-solar-eclipse-viewing-party.htm Sun, 13 Aug 2017 05:43:00 EST The National Park Service in Richmond, American Civil War Museum, James River Park System, and Venture Richmond invite the public to experience the solar eclipse on Brown’s Island from 1-4 pm. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-riverfront-partners-to-host-solar-eclipse-viewing-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/bus-tours-explore-richmonds-rebellious-past.htm Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:55:00 EST On Saturday, August 26, Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to join Rangers Bert Dunkerly and Mike Gorman for two free bus tours that explore the city’s rich past: “Richmond in Rebellion” and “Richmond in Reconstruction.” https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/bus-tours-explore-richmonds-rebellious-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/nps-partnership-connects-community-with-downtown-riverfront.htm Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:44:00 EST Thanks to a partnership between the NPS and ten community partners, Richmonders will be able to enjoy even greater opportunities along downtown's riverfront. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/nps-partnership-connects-community-with-downtown-riverfront.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/gaines-mill-bridge.htm Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:46:00 EST Thanks to the efforts of local Eagle Scout Wyatt Schneck and dozens of volunteers from Scout Troop 534 and Fort Lee, a new boardwalk at Gaines’ Mill Battlefield allows visitors to safely cross Boatswain's Creek and follow in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/gaines-mill-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/cold-harbor-2017.htm Sat, 20 May 2017 09:16:00 EST Confederate and Union forces engaged in one of the largest battles of the Civil War 10 miles outside Richmond at a rural crossroads known as Cold Harbor. On Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to experience the story of that epic battle . https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/cold-harbor-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/drewrys-bluff-commemoration.htm Wed, 17 May 2017 07:19:00 EST On Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, living historians, Park Rangers, and community partners explain the naval battle that tested Richmond’s defenses on May 15, 1862. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/drewrys-bluff-commemoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-hosts-malvern-hill-anniversary-event.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:46:00 EST On Saturday, July 9, the park will host an anniversary event at Malvern Hill Battlefield featuring ranger programs and living history. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-hosts-malvern-hill-anniversary-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-history-comes-to-life-at-cold-harbor.htm Wed, 25 May 2016 06:41:00 EST On June 4 and 5, 2016, the park will offer special programs commemorating the Battle of Cold Harbor. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-history-comes-to-life-at-cold-harbor.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-memorial-day-at-fort-harrison-national-cemetery.htm Mon, 16 May 2016 06:27:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park, in cooperation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, will hold its 25th annual Memorial Day program at Fort Harrison National Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmond-national-battlefield-park-to-commemorate-memorial-day-at-fort-harrison-national-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/reviewalert.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2016 04:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability for public review of documents comprising the updated Administrative Record File, now including the Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis Report (EE/CA), for the selection of a removal action at the Fort Darling Landfill Site, located in Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/reviewalert.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmondcva.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2015 06:03:00 EST Learn about the Centennial Volunteer Program to increase service in the parks before the Centennial celebration begins. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/richmondcva.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/everykidinapark.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:09:00 EST Every Kid in a Park is a new national programs that encourages kids, their families and their classes to visit federal lands. Fourth graders can get passes to visit national parks for free for one yer. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/everykidinapark.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/foundersday15.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2015 06:30:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site will offer special events on August 25 to celebrate the NPS's 99th birthday. All are invited to go on special tours and learn about the NPS Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/foundersday15.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/malvernhilltrail.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:34:00 EST This month local high school students are constructing a new trail at the Malvern Hill Battlefield unit of Richmond National Battlefield Park. The trail explores previously inaccessible area of the battlefield . https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/malvernhilltrail.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fyp-national-park-week.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:47:00 EST In very different ways, activities this week at two national park units in Richmond – Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site and Richmond National Battlefield Park – will invite the public to “Find Your Park” and experience the work of the National Park Service to care for and share America’s unique places and stories. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fyp-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/rba-ch-land-transfer.htm Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:48:00 EST On November 1, 2014, the National Park Service and the Richmond Battlefields Association will commemorate the transfer of 18 acres at the Cold Harbor battlefield from the association to Richmond National Battlefield Park. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/rba-ch-land-transfer.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/shell-found-at-fort-gilmer.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:46:00 EST On September 22, 2014, staff at Richmond National Battlefield Park discovered an unexploded artillery shell within the moat of a Confederate fortification known as Fort Gilmer in the park’s Fort Harrison Battlefield unit. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/shell-found-at-fort-gilmer.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fh-nmh-150th.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:25:00 EST From September 27 to September 30, 2014, Richmond National Battlefield Park will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the battles of Fort Harrison and New Market Heights. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fh-nmh-150th.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/overland150thnewsrelease.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:26:00 EST From late April through June 2014, Richmond National Battlefield Park and partners throughout central Virginia will commemorate the Overland Campaign, focusing especially on the battles of Totopotomoy Creek and Cold Harbor. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/overland150thnewsrelease.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/reverberations.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:14:00 EST On May 24, 2014 as part of the nationwide Civil War sesquicentennial commemoration, the National Park Service will present Reverberations, an innovative program connecting three national parks in Virginia and eight communities around the country to illustrate the devastating impact of the Civil War on communities across the country. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/reverberations.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/2013-prescribed-burns.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:00 EST On Monday, April 8, 2013, Richmond National Battlefield Park will conduct a controlled burn of portions of the Malvern Hill battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/2013-prescribed-burns.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/2012-mh-controlled-burn.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:17:00 EST On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Richmond National Battlefield Park is scheduled to conduct a prescribed burn at its Malvern Hill battlefield unit to maintain the historic and ecological landscape. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/2012-mh-controlled-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/road-project-announcement.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:20:00 EST Beginning the week of October 17, Richmond National Battlefield Park will be working to improve more than eight miles of roads and parking areas throughout the park’s battlefield units. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/road-project-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/rp-opened.htm Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:04:00 EST On Saturday, September 10, 2011, Richmond National Battlefield Park officially opened its newest park unit, Rural Plains, which is located on the Totopotomoy Creek battlefield in Hanover County. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/rp-opened.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/hurricane-irene-impacts.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:03:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park and the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site weathered Hurricane Irene with only moderate damage to park resources. Potential loss of witness tree is key concern. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/hurricane-irene-impacts.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/dbfall10.htm Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/dbfall10.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/chaffins2010.htm Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26, 2010, Richmond National Battlefield Park will present special living history and ranger-led programs at the Fort Harrison battlefield in Henrico County to commemorate the 146th anniversary of the battle. Volunteers portraying Union and Confederate infantry and artillery units will provide cannon and rifle firing demonstrations, while historians from the National Park Service and Henrico County will provide tours of battlefields involved in the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm on September 29-30, 1864. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/chaffins2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/rural-plains-2010.htm Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/rural-plains-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-2010.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/prescribedburn2010.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/prescribedburn2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fort-harrison09.htm Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fort-harrison09.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/ruralpl09.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/ruralpl09.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/sharpshooters09.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/sharpshooters09.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/jul2909.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/jul2909.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/july2209.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/july2209.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/chimbo09.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/chimbo09.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/july809.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/july809.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/mhlh09.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/mhlh09.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/sunsetmh2009.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/sunsetmh2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/gaines-mill-2009.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/gaines-mill-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/coldharbor09.htm Wed, 27 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/coldharbor09.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/dbmay2009.htm Tue, 05 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/dbmay2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-day-2009.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-day-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/chburn2009.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/chburn2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/mhburn2009.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/mhburn2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/springbustours.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/springbustours.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/shelton-archeology-pr.htm Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST On October 20, 2008, contractors employed by Richmond National Battlefield Park will begin archeological work at the historic "Rural Plains" site near Studley, in Hanover County, on the Totopotomoy Creek Civil War battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/shelton-archeology-pr.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/drewrys-bluff-oct-2008.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST National Park Service volunteers portraying Confederate sailors of the James River Squadron will be camped at historic Drewry's Bluff in Chesterfield County (address: 7600 Fort Darling Road) on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. Special programs will include demonstrations of loading the fort's heavy artillery and displays featuring torpedoes used to mine the James River along with naval arms and equipment. Throughout the weekend staff will offer talks on the role of Fort Drewry in the defense of Richmond, especially the May 1862 battle where Confederate sailors, soldiers and marines repulsed the Union Navy's advance on Richmond. Camps will be open on Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. All events are free. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/drewrys-bluff-oct-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fort-harrison-2008.htm Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/fort-harrison-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/august-16.htm Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service continues its weekly series of downtown talks, tours, and tales highlighting Richmond’s Civil War history on August 16, 2008, with a guided tour of the Prisoner of War camp on Belle Isle. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/august-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/august-9.htm Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/august-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/august-3.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/august-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/calder-loth.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/calder-loth.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/seven-days-2008.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park will present a series of talks, tours and living history programs to commemorate the 146th anniversary of the Seven Days Battles around Richmond. The week-long series will begin on June 26 at the Civil War Visitor Center at Tredegar Iron Works, and will end with a tour on July 1 of the Malvern Hill battlefield. Each program will begin at 7 p.m.; all battlefield tours are expected to last one and a half hours. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/seven-days-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-2008.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/np-week-2008.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Children and families visiting the Civil War Visitor Center at Tredegar Iron Works, as well as one thousand students participating from local classrooms, will take part in National Park Week activities at Richmond National Battlefield Park. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/np-week-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/closure-may.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/closure-may.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/mh-lh-2008.htm Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/mh-lh-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-day-2008.htm Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-day-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/mhburn.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/mhburn.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/holiday-closure.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/holiday-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/superintendent.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/shelton-2007.htm Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, 2007, Richmond National Battlefield Park will present special living history and ranger-guided programs at the Shelton House also known as Rural Plains. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/shelton-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/harrison-2007.htm Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/harrison-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/malvern-hill-2007.htm Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/malvern-hill-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/cold-harbor-2007.htm Tue, 22 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park will commemorate the anniversary of the 1864 battle of Cold Harbor with a weekend series of events at the Cold Harbor battlefield on June 2 and 3, 2007. Programs begin at 10:00 am on Saturday and include an evening candlelight tour of the battlefield. Sunday's schedule runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There is no charge for this event and free parking is available at the Cold Harbor Visitor Center located on Cold Harbor Road (Va. Route 156). https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/cold-harbor-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-2007.htm Sun, 20 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Richmond National Battlefield Park, in cooperation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is sponsoring a Memorial Day program to honor and remember those who have died in our nation's service—especially those soldiers and sailors from the Civil War. This annual event is scheduled for Monday, May 28, at 12:00 noon, at the Fort Harrison National Cemetery, on the Fort Harrison battlefield. This year's speaker is Dr. Wesley C. Wilson, a retired U. S. Army lieutenant colonel. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/memorial-day-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/dbluffmay.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/dbluffmay.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/junior-ranger-day.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Looking for a way to explore a national park? Visit Richmond National Battlefield Park on April 28, 2007 for the First Annual National Park Service Junior Ranger Day at the historic Tredegar Iron Works. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-day-2007.htm Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/civil-war-day-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/listening-session.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST In response to President George W. Bush’s call for a $3 billion infusion of funds to reinvigorate and strengthen America’s national parks in time for the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary in 2016, NPS officials are soliciting ideas and suggestions on the "National Park Service Centennial Initiative" through both public meetings and the NPS website. A meeting to hear public opinion on the future of national parks will be held on Monday, March 26, 2007 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Tredegar Civil War Visitor Center at 490 Tredegar Street in Richmond. https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/listening-session.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/prescribed-burn.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/podcast.htm Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/news/podcast.htm