Cemeteries
Information about Cemeteries in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1870-05-31, description of Decoration Day at Richmond National Cemetery - notes that "many colored people" attended the ceremonies
1871-01-25, Richmond Dispatch; obituary of Dr. John Minge, formerly of Chimborazo Hospital
1871-08-05, Richmond Dispatch; Augustus Barry, superintendent of the Cold Harbor National Cemetery and Medal of Honor recipient, dies at the keeper’s house
1871-08-12, Richmond Dispatch; description of a visit to the Cold Harbor and Gaines’ Mill battlefields. Describes earthworks vanishing, and the Cold Harbor National Cemetery
1872-03-30, Richmond Dispatch; Superintendent of Fort Harrison National Cemetery transferred to Richmond, creating vacancy
1875-06-24, Richmond Dispatch; Capt. A. F. Rockwell, assistant quartermaster, order to take charge of many national cemeteries in Virginia, including all those around Richmond.
1876-05-31, description of Federal Decoration Day at Richmond National Cemetery, with lengthy description of the cemetery and details of burials
1876-05-31, Richmond Dispatch; lengthy description of the Richmond National Cemetery and the Federal decoration day taking place there
1881-05-25, Richmond Dispatch; notes on Memorial Day celebration to be held at the City Point National Cemetery. Visitors will have a chance to visit the monitor fleet now anchored at City Point.
1881-06-01, Richmond Dispatch; description of the Memorial Day activities at City Point, including decoration of graves (including the CSA graves) with wreaths designed by the commanding officer of the monitor fleet at City Point.

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