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National Battlefield Park

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Earthworks at Fort Harrison

Earthworks like these at Fort Harrison can be found throughout the park

Photo: NPS

About

The center of Confederate manufacturing fueled a modern war, one of the South’s largest hospitals gave care to the sick and wounded, and armies battled on open fields and in miles of defensive earthworks. From 1861 to 1865, Richmond’s fate would determine America’s future.

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Directions

Richmond National Battlefield Park has two visitor centers and ten additional self-guided, outdoor battlefield units. Please navigate to the "visitor centers" section to select an individual visitor center and find directions to its location.

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Weather

Summer, hot and humid. Fall and Spring, mild. Winter, cold with occasional ice and snow.

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