Embattled Capital, 1861 to 1865
Richmond's story is not just the tale of one large Civil War battle, nor even one important campaign. Instead, the park's resources include a naval battle, a key industrial complex, the Confederacy's largest hospital, dozens of miles of elaborate original fortifications, and the evocative spots where determined soldiers stood paces apart and fought with rifles, reaping a staggering human cost.
Features
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Civil War Sesquicentennial
Plan to join us for the park's 1864/2014 150th anniversary events this year!
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2014 Saturday Ranger Series
Spend your Saturdays with us this summer as we explore the area's Civil War history -- on the battlefields and beyond!
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Plan a field trip!
Bring your students to experience hands-on learning activities!
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Stay Connected!
We use several Social Media sites to reach out to our visitors and continue the conversation.
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History
There were two major campaigns to take Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy: the 1862 Peninsula Campaign and the 1864 Overland Campaign.
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Greening the Park
Richmond National Battlefield Park is committed to ensuring that environmentally friendly, sustainable practices are a part of our regular operations.
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Plan your Visit!
This section will help you learn how to begin and how best to see our thirteen sites. Includes directions, maps, site addresses and operating hours.
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Internship Opportunities
Gain valuable experience with the National Park Service by spending a season on the battlefields!
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Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are Very Important People, (VIPs)! We need your skills and expertise in order to achieve our mission.
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Did You Know?
General Robert E. Lee did not take command of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia until after the wounding of General Joseph E. Johnston at the battle of Seven Pines on May 31, 1862.