Cold Harbor Anniversary Event: Armies on the Edge
Partner Event
June 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
In the summer of 1864 Union and Confederate armies faced exhaustion. So did civilians. Everyone was on the edge of their physical and mental limits.
Visit the park to learn about the experiences of those caught up in this large battle. The event will feature ranger-guided tours, living history camps, children's activities, weapons demonstrations, and more. Event details are below:
Saturday, June 7
-9:00 Visitor Center opens
-10:00 Cannon Demonstration
-11:00 Ranger-led Tour, “Surviving Cold Harbor”
-12:00 Cannon Demonstration
-1:00 Confederate Rifle Demonstration
-2:00 Meet General Grant program: "Hard Fighting: Stress and Anxiety Impact on Command Cohesion"
-3:30 Cannon Demonstration
-4:30 Visitor Center closes
-9:00 Visitor Center opens
-10:00 Cannon Demonstration
-11:00 Ranger-led Tour, “Surviving Cold Harbor”
-12:00 Cannon Demonstration
-1:00 Confederate Rifle Demonstration
-2:00 Meet General Grant program: "Hard Fighting: Stress and Anxiety Impact on Command Cohesion"
-3:30 Cannon Demonstration
-4:30 Visitor Center closes
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