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Special Event
Event
Cold Harbor Anniversary Event: Armies on the Edge
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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:
3 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Guided Tour
Hike
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.
IMPORTANT UPDATE – Cold Harbor Event Schedule Change
Due to expected inclement weather, Saturday's June 7th Battle of Cold Harbor programming will be reduced.
Visit the park to learn about the experiences of those caught up in this large battle. The event will feature ranger-guided tours, children's activities, and cannon demonstrations. There will be no living history.
Updated event details are below:
Saturday, June 7
-9:00 Visitor Center opens
-9:30 Cannon Demonstration
-10:00 Ranger-led Tour: "Surviving Cold Harbor"at Visitor Center
-12:00 Cannon Demonstration
-2:00 Daily Ranger talk at Visitor Center
-4:30 Visitor Center closes
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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