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Information about entertainment in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.
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1863-05-25, Richmond Dispatch; adv for moonlight excursion to Drewry’s Bluff
1863-06-25, Library of Congress; letter from Phoebe Pember to her sister describing social life in Richmond, etc.
1863-08-13, National Archives; matrons at Winder and Chimborazo Hospitals are using the ambulances as "pleasure carriages" and must be stopped
1864-01-12, Richmond Whig; men and boys are skating on the canal basin; notes that for this to occur, the freeze has been very hard
1864-01-19, Richmond Whig; first weekly reception at the President's house will occur tonight
1864-01-22, Richmond Whig; notes on the attempted arson at the President's house after the reception
1864-07-26, Richmond Dispatch; Glowing review of Ashland as a place to resort.
1864-08-12, Richmond Whig; steamer Allison is making daily trips to and from Drewry's Bluff
1864-08-13, Richmond Dispatch; A "hop" will be held in Ashland - there will be an extra train that evening back to Richmond
1864-08-16, Richmond Dispatch; A steamer will leave her wharf at Rocketts for a pleasure trip to Drewry's Bluff
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