Richmond National Battlefield Park to commemorate 160th anniversary of Battle of Cold Harbor

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond National Battlefield Park will commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor at the beginning of June.

The Richmond National Battlefield Park invites the public to the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor, the site of the 1864 battle between the United States and Confederate armies, which will take place on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2.

According to a spokesperson for the event, weeks of relentless Civil War fighting in Virginia led to the June 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor. A United States victory could capture Richmond and ensure a November reelection for Abraham Lincoln, while a major defeat might turn voters against the war and the future of emancipation.

This year’s Battle of Cold Harbor event will feature living history demonstrations, including Ulysses S. Grant’s encampment, a variety of guided ranger-led tours and hands-on children’s activities for all ages.

The two-day event is free, with those interested in attending to begin at the Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center, located on 5515 Anderson Wright Drive in Mechanicsville.

For more information and a detailed list of events for the Richmond National Battlefield Park’s Battle of Cold Harbor, visit the park’s website .

In the event of inclement weather, updates will be posted on the park’s Facebook page , according to the spokesperson.

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