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Special Event
Event
Beyond the River’s Edge: The Battle of Drewry’s Bluff 1862
Fee:
Free. FreeLocation: LAT/LONG: 37.419383, -77.427016
7600 Fort Darling Road, Richmond, VA
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Hike
Talk
Walk
1 hour
Description
Beyond the River’s Edge: The Battle of Drewry’s Bluff 1862
Join Park Ranger Anna Willis for a one-hour, one-mile guided walking tour of Drewry’s Bluff, where in May 1862, Confederate forces held off the Union Navy’s ironclads advancing on Richmond. Learn about the decisions, fortitude, and sacrifices made during this unique battle.
Tour starts at the parking area.
Reservation or Registration: No
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