Richmond National Battlefield Park - Gaines' Mill Battlefield and Visitor Center — Attraction in Highland Springs

My great great uncle faught here in the Pennsylvania regiment. He was shot several times and taken POW by the confederates.He survived the war. I am very grateful that I was able to visit the place where his story took place. However I only wish that there was more recognition on the union side of the story in this battlefield. 80% of the battlefield focused on the efforts of the confederate army and their victory instead of the men like my ancestor who was a young US army volunteer and almost lost his life on this battlefield. My point is, Gettysburgh War Memorial honors the men of both armies, where this one mainly focuses on the confederate army. I just wish my ancestors story was better represented on this...

If you have walked the trails before now you have a reason to return. A new trail has been added that follows the western tree line of the newer Longstreet’s Assault field just beyond the Texas Monument down the unsaved Watt House Road. You can also continue walking down the dirt road until the path turns sharply to the right taking you to a wooded path (where a wooden bench will confirm that you are in the right place) along Boatswain Creek and then finally back along the edge of the field back to the Battlefield...

7-Day battle site on the northeast side of Richmond. Came here on a cool evening in October 2023. There were many informational signs and markers detailing the battle strategies and events in the Battle of Gaines’ Mill. Fence lines and old artillery equipment helped to picture what a fight would’ve looked like. As the sun went down, my friend and I felt at peace with the energy around us. Very calm, showing respect to the energy and beings that may have...