A black and white photo of the skyline of Richmond, Virginia, in 1865

A Black Union Spy in Richmond: Who Was Mary Jane Richards?

Richmond National Battlefield Park

  • Oct 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM
  • Free

A bus tour around downtown Richmond will examine the life and legend of Mary Richards, aka "Mary Bowser," the black woman who spied for the Union in Civil War Richmond. This tour will examine the difference between fact and fiction in the story of this legendary Civil War figure.

Tour begins at St. John's Church, 2401 E Broad St, Richmond. Reservations are required.

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Chimborazo Visitor Center, 3215 E. Broad Street, Richmond VA 23223

Schedule

Date:

Oct 17, 2020

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Nathan Hall
Nathan_Hall@nps.gov
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Event Type

  • Bus Tour
  • Guided Tour
Tags: civil war, richmond, espionage, ulysses s. grant