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Cold Harbor

Cold Harbor

4.6(5 reviews)
4 hour(s)
English
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Mechanicsville, United States

Explore the Cold Harbor battlefield on a comprehensive tour

Discover the final battle of the Overland Campaign

Hear about Grants attacks on Confederate entrenched positions

Ride with a local battlefield guide in your own vehicle

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$ 360.4
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Step back in time on a comprehensive four-hour journey through the historic Cold Harbor battlefield in Mechanicsville. This private tour offers an unparalleled exploration of the fourth and final battle of the pivotal Overland Campaign. You will travel through the very grounds where General Ulysses S. Grant ordered his famous and costly assaults against deeply entrenched Confederate forces. Imagine the sights and sounds of 1864 as your expert local guide brings the dramatic events of this hallowed ground to life. This is more than a history lesson; it is an immersive experience into a defining moment of American history, right here in the heart of Virginia. Your personal battlefield guide will join you in your own vehicle, navigating the landscape and providing rich, detailed commentary throughout your expedition. We will make several stops at key locations, allowing you ample time to step out, walk the terrain, and capture meaningful photographs. Feel the weight of history as you stand in the preserved earthworks and fields. This guided journey ensures you see all the significant sites and understand their context, creating a seamless and deeply engaging Cold Harbor battlefield tour. You get to focus completely on the story unfolding around you, from the strategic decisions to the experiences of the soldiers, without the distraction of navigating on your own.

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Meals and drinks

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Comfortable walking shoes

Water bottle

Camera or smartphone

Light jacket

Hat and sunglasses

Travelers with Limited mobility impairments
Groups of friends
Families with children
Photography lovers
Couples
Culture and history enthusiasts
Seniors and mature travelers

You must provide your own vehicle for this private guided tour

This tour involves light walking on potentially uneven battlefield terrain

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather conditions

Maximum 6 people can join

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Activity Provider: Battlefield Tours of Virginia

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Echoes of History: A Somber Walk Through Cold Harbor Battlefield
Day In a City

Echoes of History: A Somber Walk Through Cold Harbor Battlefield

Step back in time where the quiet fields of Mechanicsville, Virginia, once thundered with the sounds of the Civil War. A visit to the Cold Harbor Battlefield Park is a powerful, moving experience, offering a profound glimpse into one of the conflict's most brutal chapters. Managed by the National Park Service, the site is impeccably preserved. Walk the trails that wind through...