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

Written Accounts

1861-07-05, Richmond Dispatch; Thomas Artillery stationed at "Camp Chimborazo," fired July 4 salute.
1861-07-05, Richmond Whig; Thomas Artillery stationed at "Camp Chimborazo," fired July 4 salute.
1861-07-06, Richmond Dispatch; description of target practice by the Tredegar Battalion after their parade
1861-07-06, Richmond Enquirer; description of the celebration of the 4th of July in Richmond - Tredegar Battalion parades on Capitol Square, along with the Thomas Artillery, Public Guard, and Washington Artillery
1861-07-08, Charleston Mercury; war news - describes that Fourth of July parade of the Tredegar Battalion as well as notes on the political situation
1861-07-24, Richmond Dispatch; "Gen." (President) Davis gives an inspirational speech from the Spotswood Hotel
1861-07-24, Richmond Dispatch; anxiety in Richmond over the slain at First Manassas; huge crowds assemble at the Central depot, where "Gen." Davis (the President) arrives and addresses the crowd
1861-08-30, Richmond Dispatch; 5 negroes caught having a party at Lancastrian Schoolhouse
1861-10-21, Richmond Dispatch; description of the celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown - Armory Band and Public guard put on festivities in Capitol Square
1862-01-02, Richmond Whig; description of New Year's Day in Richmond - notes that the main event was the reception at Pres. Davis' house, and subsequent reception at the Governor's mansion

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