Celebrations
Information about celebrations in Richmond VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1860-10-30, Richmond Dispatch; nice description of the Mechanics’ Institute Fair and its attractions
1860-10-31, Richmond Dispatch; diamond ring, old coin, and embroidered skirt stolen from the Mechanics’ Institute fair
1860-10-31, Richmond Dispatch; the Mechanics’ Institute fair will close today
1860-11-01, Richmond Dispatch; notes on the success and proceeds of the late Agricultural Fair at the Central Fair Grounds
1860-11-02, Richmond Dispatch; paragraph about the Steam fire engine that was exhibited at the Mechanics’ Institute, now property of the city
1860-11-06, Richmond, Dispatch; paragraph noting the upcoming cavalry encampment and that a local citizen has donated a saddle to be won by competition - some of the troops named
1860-11-07, Richmond Dispatch; Smith’s Armory Band plays at all the different political parties’ headquarters, including the African Church
1860-11-08, Richmond Dispatch; Governor’s Guard parades around the city and proceeds to Camp Lee
1860-11-09, Richmond Dispatch; long and important article about Camp Lee - Col. Hardee has reviewed the troops, and gives lists of officers from different companies. First Regiment Virginia Volunteers will be there today.
1860-11-10, Richmond Dispatch; important description of review at Camp Lee; 1st VA Regiment parades, list given of companies participating. Hardee takes the review again.

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