George McClellan's grand scheme to
besiege and capture Richmond went
into reverse during a week-long series
of sharp battles covering an arch
above the Confederate capital's
northeast side.

The Army of Northern Virginia's new
commander, Robert E. Lee, asserted
himself and began building a
reputation for aggressive, imaginative
action that would characterize his
soldiers for much of the Civil War.

Our Seven Days tour highlights the
geographical and political framework
for the combat while visiting as many
of the preserved sites as possible. The
challenges for battlefield preservation
around Richmond are evident for any
participant.
Itinerary

Day 1
8 p.m. Gather to meet guide Robert
Freis

Day 2
8 a.m. - Depart inn
8:30 a.m. - Drewry's Bluff/Fort Darling
10:30 a.m. - Downtown Richmond &
(so-called) White House of the
Confederacy
12:30 p.m. - lunch
2:30 p.m. - Hanover Court House &
Jeb Stuart's ride around McClellan
4:30 p.m. - White House Landing on
the Pamunkey River
6 p.m. - Return to hotel

Day 3
8 a.m. - Depart inn
8:30 a.m. - Beaver Dam Creek
10:30 p.m. - Gaines' Mill
12:30 p.m. - lunch
1:30 p.m. - Grapevine Bridge/Trent
House (McClelllan's HQ)
2 p.m. - Savage Station
2:30 p.m. - White Oak Swamp
3 p.m. - Glendale/Frayser's Farm
5:30 p.m. - Return to inn
7:30 p.m. - Banquet


Day 4
8:30 a.m. - Depart hotel
9 a.m. - Malvern Hill
Noon - Harrison's Landing on the
James River
1 p.m. - Adjourn
Seven Days