The Battle of Richmond was "the second largest civil war battle in Kentucky and the most overwhelming
confederate victory of the entire civil war", according to the Battle of Richmond Association web site. Those engaged
in the conflict, as well as additional union and confederate troops would go on a short time later to fight the
Battle of Perryville, in Perryville, KY.
Each year the Battle
of Richmond civil war reenactment is held at Battlefield Park in Richmond, KY to
honor those who fought
feverently and
sacrificed greatly for their heart-felt convictions. Those who fought
in the Battle of Richmond so many years ago may or may not have known the impact
that their actions would have
not only in the development of our nation. And,, through our nation they have greatly
impacted world
history. Visit the Battle of Richmond Visitor Center and Museum
at Battlefiled Park or the Madison County Visitors Center
to learn more about the Battle of Richmond, and the history
of Richmond, Berea and Madison County, Kentucky.
"The Battle of Richmond Association (BORA) was organized in 2001 to act as the lead organization in an effort to preserve the Battle of Richmond (Ky.) Battlefield. The organization was formed in partnership with the Madison County Historical Society, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the Madison County Civil War Roundtable", according to their web site.
If you are interested in becoming
a "hero" in the Battle of Richmond reenactment through their Heros Campaign, attending a Battle
of Richmond Roundtable meeting, or if there is another way you would like to contribute to preseving
this vital part of the history of Richmond, Berea, Madison County, KY - and civil war history - contat the Battle of Richmond Association. The battle of Perryville civil war reenactment
in Perryville, KY is perhaps one of the most well-known civil war battles in Kentucky and in the nation
with over 265, 000 visitors annually. You can be a part of the Battle of Richmond civil war reenactment
heroes campagin grow to bring people from across the nation
to visit the Battle of Richmond
civil war reeanctment.
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happeing in Richmond, Kentucky, Berea, Kentucky and the Madison County, Kentucky area. We trust you
will enjoy our Battle of Richmond, KY civil war reenactment presentation and hope you will attent the
Battle of Richmond, KY civil war reenactment this year.
LINKS:
Battle of Richmond Association
Madison County Historical Society
Madison County Civil War Roundtable
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
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