10 Facts: Richmond, Virginia
Settled by Native Americans, burned by the British, defended by Patriots, targeted by Civil War armies, and scene of struggles for African-American...
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The "Old Guard:" 3d U.S. Infantry
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment or "Old Guard" is the oldest regiment in the Regular United States Army. Today, it is best-known for its ceremonial...
Seven Days in History
Learn more about the Seven Days Battles in June and July of 1862 from historian Gary Gallagher.
Robert E. Lee's Report on the Seven Days' Battles
Robert E. Lee's report from the Official Records, Dated March 6, 1863, concerning the Seven Days' Battles during the Peninsular Campaign
The Seven Days Battles
Learn more about the Seven Days Battles in June and July of 1862 from historian William Miller.
Peninsula Campaign
Learn more about the Seven Days Battles in June and July of 1862 from historian Robert E. L. Krick.
Saving a Battlefield from Scratch: Glendale
Read this preservation story, detailing how the Civil War Trust and our members saved the Glendale Battlefield in Virginia.
Tour Richmond and Petersburg Battlefields in Three Days
The cities of Richmond and Petersburg were vital to the survival of the Confederacy. Known as the "Cockade City," Petersburg was a vital rail and...
Tour Civil War Richmond and Petersburg in One Day
The cities of Richmond and Petersburg were vital to the survival of the Confederacy. Known as the "Cockade City," Petersburg was a vital rail and...
Glendale Virtual Tour
Discover the Glendale Battlefield in 360° with our interactive virtual tour – featuring clickable tour points, pictures and much more.
Glendale Battlefield
Though much of the Glendale battlefield remains in private hands, visitors can tour the cemetery and a few other spots along the historic roads that...
The Peninsula Campaign Animated Map
View or download video on Vimeo. In the spring of 1862 during the American Civil War, Union armies invaded the South on nearly every front. General...