Photos & Multimedia

Sites of manufacturing, medicine, and maneuver tell the story of Civil War Richmond.

You can view our visitor center orientation films below, and follow the social media links to discover virtual tours, ranger chats, and multimedia presentations available online.

 

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Informative movies and tour presentations are on the Richmond National Battlefield Park YouTube page.

 

Duration:

17 minutes, 44 seconds

Under the Yellow Flag: The Confederate Medical Story This 17 minute film discusses 19th century medicine, its use by the Confederacy during the Civil War, and the history of the Chimborazo Hospital site, current home of Richmond National Battlefield Park's Civil War Medical Museum.

 

Duration:

9 minutes, 5 seconds

This 9 minute film tells the story of the 1864 capture of Fort Harrison by Union forces, including elements of the United States Colored Troops (USCTs), as well as detailing the efforts to preserve the site - the first unit of Richmond National Battlefield Park.

 

The Battles for Richmond

Union and Confederate armies fought near richmond twice, in 1862 and again in 1864. More than a dozen battlefields and historic sites are preserved by Richmond National Battlefield Park. Brief animated summaries of the major battles that occured near Richmond are below.

 

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  Drewry's Bluff, May 15, 1862

  The Unites States Navy attempts to capture Richmond by water in May of 1862 and is repulsed by Confederate cannons at Drewry's Bluff.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 11 seconds

 

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  Beaver Dam Creek, June 26, 1862

  The Seven Days' Battles were a series of battles near Richmond from June 25 to July 1, 1862. Robert E. Lee, newly in command of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, faced George McClellan, commanding the Union Army of the Potomac.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 37 seconds

 

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  Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862

  Robert E. Lee gambles on a massed frontal assault that succeeds in overrunning a portion of McClellan's army.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 37 seconds

 

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  Glendale, June 30, 1862

  Lee's best opportunity to encircle and destroy McClellan's army while it is on the move does not result in a decisive victory for the Confederates.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 27 seconds

 

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  Malvern Hill, June 30, 1862

  General McClellan defends against an ill-advised assault by General Lee, resulting in Confederate defeat at Malvern Hill.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 58 seconds

 

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  Cold Harbor, May 31-June 12, 1864

  Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign comes to an end with his defeat at the Battle of Cold Harbor.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 9 seconds

 

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  New Market Heights and Fort Harrison, September 29-30, 1864

  Union troops, including elements of the United States Colored Troops, capture New Market Heights and Fort Harrison, part of the Confederate defenses of Richmond.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 31 seconds

 

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