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The Battle of Richmond Reenactment

Held each year near the end of August at the Richmond Battlefield.

Register as a reenactor or sutler

Generally on the last week of August each year, the Battle of Richmond Association sponsors their annual Battle of Richmond Civil War Reenactment. Hundreds of reenactors and living historians come from numerous states to give visitors just a little taste of what life was like in the 1860s.

Although the highlight of the event is a Civil War battle reenactment, visitors can also experience abundant living history demonstrations and exhibits, ranging from Civil War era medical displays, cavalry demonstrations, food from the period, and more.

Mark your calendars now for the last week of August and join us for the Battle of Richmond Civil War Reenactment, and check out our News & Events page to find other events.

If the last weekend of August is Labor Day weekend, our event will be held a week prior.

From the field

Infantry advancing across an open field under a cloudy sky
Cavalry reenactors charging across the field
Period canvas tents in a shaded reenactor camp
Row of white canvas tents along the woods
Color bearer raising the American flag through battle smoke
Infantry line firing a volley, with smoke rolling across the field
Close view of soldiers firing rifles in unison
Mounted Union cavalry carrying the American flag
Confederate infantry standing in a cloud of smoke
Confederate soldiers marching across a green field
Confederate battle line firing toward the enemy
Camp sign reading 5th Kentucky CSA Company B hung between two lanterns
Union infantry firing from the tall grass
Mounted officer riding through the smoke of battle
Civil War cannon on the grass at the Richmond Battlefield

Reenactors and sutlers

Bring your unit to Richmond

Registration, bounties, and rules for the 2026 reenactment.

Registration details

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The Battle of Richmond Association is not responsible for scheduling the use of parks or recreation.

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