Abraham Lincoln in Richmond Walking Tour

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Special Event
  • Mar 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

On April 4, 1865 President Abraham Lincoln arrived in Richmond, only a day after its occupation by the United States Army. What occurred during this visit has been one of the most mythologized events of the Civil War.

Join a Park Ranger as we retrace the steps of this “strange presidential entry” to separate fact from fiction and examine the event in a larger context. The tour is free of charge, and will meet in the paved area at 17th and Dock Street (in front of the Flood Wall). There are many nearby parking options. Be prepared to walk approximately two miles on city streets, half of which is uphill. People with mobility issues will have difficulties with this tour. The tour will begin at 10 a.m. last approximately three hours.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meet in the paved area at 17th and Dock Street (in front of the Flood Wall)

Schedule

Date:

Mar 28, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Two-and-a-half hours

Contact Information

Mike Gorman

Contact Us

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: civil war, richmond, virginia, abraham lincoln, emancipation