Itinerary 1: Peninsula Campaign

Day 1

American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar — Explore the war from three essential perspectives -- Union, Confederate and African-American. Allow 1 hour.
Richmond National Battlefield Park Civil War Visitor Center — Stroll next door where a Park Ranger will orient you to the Region’s surrounding battlefields and introduce the story of Richmond during the Civil War. Allow 90 minutes.

Follow our Civil War Trails markers to the following sites. Allow 2 hours.

Chickahominy Bluff — Explore the remains of earthworks that made up part of Richmond’s outer defense line, and served as the jump-off point for the Seven Days battles.
Beaver Dam Creek — The Seven Days battles opened here just outside of Mechanicsville June 26, 1862. New walking trails are on both sides of the creek.
Gaines’ Mill — On June 27, 1862, this battle resulted in Robert E. Lee's first victory as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia and was a turning point in the Seven Days battles. Walking trails wind throughout the battlefield.

Museum and White House of the Confederacy — Explore the most comprehensive collection of military, political and domestic artifacts from the Confederacy. Then take a guided tour of the White House, the Civil War residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Allow 1 hour for the museum, 1 hour for the White House.
Chimborazo Medical Museum — Chimborazo Hospital was the Civil War's largest medical facility. Hear the vivid stories of the doctors, nurses and more than 75,000 Confederate soldiers who received treatment here. Allow 45 minutes.

Follow our Civil War Trails markers to the following sites. Allow 2 hours.

Malvern Hill — New walking trails explore the stories associated with the July 1, 1862 battle. Walk the Confederate attack route to the Union guns posted above them on the slight hill.
Drewry’s Bluff — In May 1862, Confederates thwarted an advance by Union gunboats (including the famous Monitor). Enjoy a walking tour through this fort and site of the Confederate Naval Academy.