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

Written Accounts

1864-01-01, Richmond Whig; announcement of the reception at Jefferson Davis' house from noon to 3, as well as the inauguration of Gov. Smith at noon at the Capitol
1864-01-02, Richmond Whig; detailed description of the reception at Jefferson Davis' mansion
1864-01-06, Richmond Sentinel; Ladies of Union Station Methodist Church furnished New Year's meal at Howard's Grove.
1864-07-26, Richmond Dispatch; Glowing review of Ashland as a place to resort.
1864-08-06, Richmond Dispatch; Mayor's Court cases reported August 6, 1864
1865-01-02, Richmond Whig; interesting remembrance of the events of 1861, with a particular emphasis on secession
1865-04-13, New York Herald; excellent letter from Richmond describing the Federal occupation of Richmond, mentions Tredegar, former slaves, Rocketts, former rebel hospitals (Chimborazo, Jackson, Stuart)
1865-04-15, Washington Evening Star; fire at Brady’s Washington gallery
1865-06, Atlantic Monthly; Charles Coffin's edited account of Lincoln's visit to Richmond - many important details
1865-07-06, Richmond Commercial Bulletin; description of the Fourth of July in Richmond – lengthy description of Mary Walker’s appearance while (inaudibly) reading the Declaration of Independence. Description of other addresses at Capitol Square, and excu

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