Park Hours (Today)
Sunrise to Sunset
Chimborazo Medical Museum: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
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About the Park
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.
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Self-Guided Tours
Seven Days Battles Driving Tour
This tour traces the Seven Days Battles, fought June 25th–July 1st, 1862. Commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia General Robert E. Lee launched attacks against General George McClellan's Army of the Potomac as they shifted from a rail line north of Richmond to a safer base on the James River. The route is just under 30 miles and follows a one-way path along public roads—some with high-speed traffic. Public restrooms are not available except stop #6 has a vault toilet. Drive with care.
Visitor Centers
Chimborazo Medical Museum
Visitor center focusing on Civil War medical practices. Exhibits and 17 minute orientation film.
Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center
Small visitor contact station with maps and interpretive displays about the 1862 Battle of Gaines's Mill and the 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor. Ranger programs offered daily during the summer season. Special Programs: June - Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor. See our schedule of events page for special event information.
Fort Harrison Visitor Center
Closed for 2026.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
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.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
Trails and Battlefield Park Grounds
Trails and Battlefield Park Grounds: park outdoor spaces, trails, and battlefields are open and accessible daily, sunrise to sunset.
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- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
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- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
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- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Photos
Five weathered, bronze Civil War cannons, lined up side-by-side in a grassy field.
A rectangular house of wood and brick, with a cedar shingle roof and brick chimney, near woods.
A two story gray brick building and a wooden sign reading "Chimborazo Visitor Center"
A small brick visitor center building beside a flagpole.
When to Go
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Best Time
May-September
Trip Length
1 day
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