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Special Event
Event
Cold Harbor Anniversary Event: Armies on the Edge
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.585340, -77.286877
Cold Harbor Battlefield 5515 Anderson Wright Drive Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
7 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Guided Tour
Hike
Living History
Talk
Walk
Description
In the summer of 1864 Union and Confederate armies faced exhaustion. So did civilians. Everyone was on the edge of their physical and mental limits.
Visit the park to learn about the experiences of those caught up in this large battle. The event will feature ranger-guided tours, living history camps, children's activities, weapons demonstrations, and more. Event details are below:
Saturday, June 7
-9:00 Visitor Center opens
-10:00 Cannon Demonstration
-11:00 Ranger-led Tour
-12:00 Cannon Demonstration
-1:00 Confederate Rifle Demonstration
-2:00 Meet General Grant program: "Hard Fighting: Stress and Anxiety Impact on Command Cohesion"
-3:30 Cannon Demonstration
-4:30 Visitor Center closes
-9:00 Visitor Center opens
-10:00 Cannon Demonstration
-11:00 Ranger-led Tour
-12:00 Cannon Demonstration
-1:00 Confederate Rifle Demonstration
-2:00 Meet General Grant program: "Hard Fighting: Stress and Anxiety Impact on Command Cohesion"
-3:30 Cannon Demonstration
-4:30 Visitor Center closes
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Reservation or Registration: No
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