Laura G.
5/24/2025
I love this place. It's a dark moment in history, but sobering.. especially on Memorial Day weekend. I hike a battlefield each Memorial Day to be reminded of the horror of war and to remember the...
Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center
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Anderson Wright Dr
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
The Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center, located in Mechanicsville, VA, serves as a historical gateway to the significant events of the Civil War, particularly the battles fought in June 1864. Visitors can explore key sites along the battlefield, including Confederate and Union positions, and gain insight into the strategic importance of the area during the conflict.
Among the notable features are the Cold Harbor National Cemetery, which honors over 2,000 Union soldiers, and the Garthright House, utilized as a field hospital during the battle. The center provides a comprehensive understanding of the military engagements that shaped the region and the sacrifices made by both sides.
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Russell D.
9/13/2025
I visited the battlefield while returning from a business trip. The trenches are still there and you can picture the savage fighting that went on during the US Civil War. The confederates were...
Lisa G.
5/25/2025
Another place I've never visited despite having been a Virginian for most of my life. I came with my sister and friend for a Memorial Day weekend hike and history lesson. The trail is well marked...
Allen P.
6/13/2024
So my review will be a little off since we stumbled into the anniversary weekend of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There were re-enactors all over the place. They had camps set up throughout the park....
Amber B.
4/19/2025
My family and I stopped in here on a recent trip to Richmond, VA. It offered two videos explaining battles that happened here, one from 1862 and another one from 1864. We also drove the auto tour...
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