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

Written Accounts

1862-02-21, Richmond Whig; President Davis will be inaugurated tomorrow; railroad companies will run extra trains; ceremonies will occur on Capitol Square, businesses will be closed
1862-02-22, Richmond Whig; very detailed description of the plans for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens. After the ceremonies, the "President's Mansion will be open from 8 to 11 o'clock."
1862-02-24, Richmond Whig; crowds of people have been visiting President Davis at his residence. Armory Band is present
1862-02-24, Richmond Whig; description of the inauguration of President Davis and Alexander Stephens at the Capitol, and the lousy weather
1862-05-21, Richmond Dispatch; little girls hold fund-raiser - donate $100 to Camp Winder
1862-06-24, Richmond Dispatch; young ladies plan fund-raising fair at James D. Brown’s home, Pratt’s Castle
1862-06-27, Richmond Dispatch; fair for benefit of wounded soldiers to be held at Pratt’s Castle tonight – Armory Band to play, and ice cream to be served
1862-07-02, Richmond Dispatch; fair to benefit soldiers to be held at Bellevue Hospital
1862-12-31, Richmond Enquirer; excellent account of the Christmas dinner at Div. 1, Winder Hospital sponsored by the matron, Mrs. Mason. Also notes the kind treatment of patients by the matrons at the Banner Hospital. Praises the hospital bill and its pro
1863-01-07, Richmond Dispatch; description of the festivities outside the White House of the Confederacy welcoming Jefferson Davis back – interesting description of his speech.

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