3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: 804-226-1981 or 804-771-2808
Fax: 804-771-8522
Open All Year
Overview. This was the capital of the Confederacy in the 1860s, and was in constant danger of Union attack. Two of the seven attempts made by Union forces to take over the city were the Seven Days Campaign in summer 1862, and the battle of Cold Harbor in spring of 1864. The park commemorates these two battles, as well as ten other related sites in Richmond. The additional sites include the Confederate artillery works at Parker's Battery, and the earthworks that served as a defensive perimeter around the capital city. At Cold Harbor, earthworks, trenches, and the Garthright House have been preserved, but the house is not open to the public. What to see and do. It's best to start your tour at the Chimborazo Visitor Center in downtown Richmond, where you can pick up brochures for visiting the battlefields, or find out about special events held at the parks throughout the year. You can also watch a short film, and view Civil War exhibits and artifacts. There's also a self-guided auto tour of the Seven Days battles available for purchase at Chimborazo. A visitor center at Cold Harbor contains exhibits and an electric battle map. Many battlefields have walking trails with interpretive exhibits. All of the battlefield sites are open year-round from early morning until sunset. Chimborazo and Cold Harbor Visitor Centers are open from 9 AM to 5 PM daily.
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