Richmond
National Battlefield Park

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VISITATION:

Highest in May and July; lowest in December and January.

LOCATION:

Richmond, VA

ADDRESS:

Headquarters: Richmond National Battlefield Park
3215 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23223

TELEPHONE:

(804) 226-1981

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:

Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Visitor Centers closed Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:

Summer - hot and humid; winter - mild. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with walking shoes.

DIRECTIONS:

Traveling north - south on I-95: take exit 74 then follow signs to park visitor center located at 3215 East Broad Street. Park rangers will provide maps for touring the battlefields.

Traveling east - west on I-64: follow to intersection with I-95 south. Follow directions for I-95.

TRANSPORTATION:

To Park Units: personal vehicle, bicycle, private tour companies.

FEES, COSTS, RATES:

No admission fees. Donations accepted at visitor centers.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

Visitor Center/Exhibits:

Contact station at Chimborazo park open year round. Contact stations at Cold Harbor, Glendale Cemetery and Fort Harrison open subject to staff availability.

Trails, Roads:

Interpretive walking trails at Gaines Mill, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, Fort Harrison, and Drewry's Bluff; tour roads at Cold Harbor and Fort Harrison.

Programs/Activities:

Ranger guided walking and van tours, scheduled talks, living history program, youth program during summer season or upon request. Cassette tape available for self-guided driving tour of the Seven Days' Battles.

Lodging and camping facilities:

None in park. A large variety of motels and several campgrounds available in the area.

Food/supplies:

A large variety available locally.

Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and

Opportunities:
Bookstores at visitor centers operated by Eastern National.

Accessibility:

Each of the park units are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs available on site at the Chimborazo Park Visitor Center and the Fort Harrison Visitor Center.

Special Needs:

Parking available for buses.

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:

Touring historical sites at each park unit, participating in park sponsored programs, picnicking at Fort Harrison unit.

RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:

Reservations for school groups or other educational groups should be made at least two weeks in advance. Two weeks notice and completed application is required for special use permit. For additional information contact the chief ranger at (804) 226- 1981.

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATION:

Visitor interest and available time will determine length of stay. Allow a minimum of one day to visit all eleven units of the park.

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:

Commemorative activities scheduled throughout the year, generally to coincide with the anniversary of one of the park's major battles. May 15 - Drewry's Bluff; Memorial Day; June 3 - Cold Harbor; June 26 to July 1 - Seven Days'; September 29 - Fort Harrison.

EARTH - youth oriented program given daily during the summer season. Reservations and fee required.

Call park for a schedule of all special events: (804) 226- 1981.

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:

Other major battlefield sites within a two hour drive - Petersburg, Appomattox Court House, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness Spotsylvania Court House, Manassas. Washington, DC located 100 miles north of Richmond. Yorktown/Jamestown located 60 miles east of Richmond.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Write Park Headquarters, Richmond National Battlefield Park, 3215 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223, or call (804) 226- 1981, or fax (804) 771-8522.

Last Updated:Thursday, 25-Mar-99 09:37:58
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