Three men in gray wool Civil War uniforms firing a black, iron cannon

Battle of Cold Harbor Anniversary - Special Programs

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Special Event
  • Jun 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

The park is offering two special programs on Saturday June 6 at Cold Harbor battlefield to commemorate the 1864 battle. At 11 am and 1 pm there will be an artillery demonstration and discussion of artillery in the battle. At 2 pm there will be a ranger guided tour focused on the experience of soldiers. The walking tour will be 1.5 miles and cover uneven ground, and last two hours.

All programs will start at the visitor center: 5515 Anderson-Wright Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The Cold Harbor visitor center will be open from 9 am to 4:30 pm with films, exhibits, and bookstore.

Fees

Free

Location

Cold Harbor Visitor Center, 5515 Anderson Wright Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

Latitude and Longitude 37.585332, -77.286875

Schedule

Date:

Jun 6, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Contact Information

Bert Dunkerly

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Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Living History
  • Talk
  • Walk