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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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Richmond National Battlefield Park YouTube page

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

 
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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.

 
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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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Richmond National Battlefield Park Flickr page

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Last updated: June 27, 2024

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3215 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23223

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804-226-1981

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