Earthworks like these at Fort Harrison can be found throughout the park
Photo: NPS
About
The center of Confederate manufacturing fueled a modern war, one of the South’s largest hospitals gave care to the sick and wounded, and armies battled on open fields and in miles of defensive earthworks. From 1861 to 1865, Richmond’s fate would determine America’s future.
Location
3215 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Hours
wednesday9:00AM - 4:30PM
mondayClosed
thursday9:00AM - 4:30PM
sunday9:00AM - 4:30PM
tuesdayClosed
friday9:00AM - 4:30PM
saturday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
Directions
Richmond National Battlefield Park has two visitor centers and ten additional self-guided, outdoor battlefield units. Please navigate to the "visitor centers" section to select an individual visitor center and find directions to its location.
Get directions →Weather
Summer, hot and humid. Fall and Spring, mild. Winter, cold with occasional ice and snow.