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Richmond National Battlefield ParkTwo green Union cannons atop the Malvern Hill battlefield.
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Richmond National Battlefield Park
Things To Know Before You Come
A ranger leads a tour of Belle Isle on Richmond's river front.
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Planning ahead can often make the difference between a good trip and a great trip to Richmond National Battlefield Park. Explore these pages to discover the essential things you need to know before you leave home—how to get around the park, where pets are allowed, how to stay safe, and more.

All parks have certain rules and regulations meant to protect both the visitors and the park sites they are enjoying. Please click here for a list of Richmond National Battlefield Park’s regulations. Questions about them can be directed via e-mail to the Chief Ranger.

Union troops enter the city of Richmond during the evacuation fire of April 1865.  

Did You Know?
No Union troops, other than prisoners, reached Richmond until after the Confederate government evacuated the city on April 2, 1865.

Last Updated: October 30, 2006 at 10:35 EST