Battle of Dam No. 1 Walking Tour Part 2

13560 Jefferson Avenue,Newport News VA 23603

06 April, 2022

Description

Explore the Dam No. 1 battlefield in Newport News Park. Explore the Dam No. 1 battlefield in Newport News Park with historian J. Michael Moore. The April 16, 1862 Battle of Dam No. 1 halted a Union breakthrough and prolonged the Siege of the Confederate Warwick-Yorktown Line. Part 2 covers the midday Union attack and the conclusion of the Peninsula Campaign. It is not necessary to go on the March 23rd Part 1 walk to participate in the Part 2 walk.