VA / Military37.59° N
77.29° W
Verified July 2026

Cold Harbor Battlefield

Mechanicsville, VA · Richmond Region

A preserved Civil War battlefield of trenches, walking trails, monuments, and a national cemetery.

Field note

Walk the trail slowly. Surviving earthworks make the violence and compressed distance of the battle disturbingly clear.

Access warning

Stay off earthworks, respect cemetery ground, and watch for ticks.

Evidence line

This listing is marked documented. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change, so use the primary source before leaving home.

Check the source: National Park Service