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 Richmond National Battlefield Park, Malvern Hill Battlefield - Henrico Co., VA Posted by:  archway
N 37° 24.749 W 077° 14.940
18S E 300965 N 4143006
The Battle of Malvern Hill was the final engagement of the Seven Days Battles.
Waymark Code: WM7X7H
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2009
Views: 8
Malvern Hill Battlefield is located east of Richmond adjacent to farmland. The site offers a lengthy trail around the perimeter of the battlefield and a number of historical markers.
An information sign near the parking lot explains the battle:
The Battle of Malvern Hill was the last in the weeklong series of engagements in 1862 known as the Seven Days Battles. General George B. McClellan's Union army, having been maneuvered away from its base at White House Landing east of Richmond, sought the shelter of a new position on the James River. Having reached the river, his army turned back north and on July 1 confronted the pursuing Confederates here at Malvern Hill.
Less wooded in 1862, this hilltop with its steep sides provided its defenders with both protection and extensive fields of fire. From here a line of Union artillery, supported by infantrymen, repulsed a long series of assaults launched up the hill by the men of General Robert E. Lee's Confederate army. During the night McClellan's soldiers moved southeast, toward their new base at Harrison's Landing. Although it lasted less than half a day, the Battle of Malvern Hill extracted a deadly toll from its participants. More than 8,000 men fell killed and wounded here.
State/States the Park is located...: Virginia
Park Designation: Battlefield/Military Park
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: Not listed
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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