James River
Information about the James River during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1880-08-28, Richmond Dispatch; description of Richmond – notes that improvements are being made to Chimborazo Park and that Drewry’s and Chaffin’s Bluff defenses can only scarcely be seen from the river.
1881-02-22, Richmond Dispatch; ironclad monitor fleet is reportedly moving from Brandon to City Point
1881-03-01, Richmond Dispatch; monitor fleet on the James River is going to be towed to their “permanent fresh-water anchorage” at City Point
1881-05-25, Richmond Dispatch; notes on Memorial Day celebration to be held at the City Point National Cemetery. Visitors will have a chance to visit the monitor fleet now anchored at City Point.
1881-12-10, Philadelphia Weekly Times; excellent article by Frank Moran entitled “Libby’s Bright Side:” illustrates the humorous and lighter aspects of life in Libby Prison. Mentions the “Libby Prison Minstrels” and the Libby Prison Chronicle
1885-07-30, Richmond Dispatch; detailed description of the Steamer Gem’s excursions to Drewry’s Bluff, Dutch Gap, and the U. S. Monitor fleet. Notes that Drewry’s Bluff “pic-nic grounds” are only accessible through this steamer’s excursions.
1885-08-01, Richmond Dispatch; Steamer Gem’s schedule – notes regularly going to the “Drewry’s Bluff Pic-Nic Grounds” and the United States monitor fleet, which excursionists are invited on board.
1885-08-02, Richmond Dispatch; schedule for excursion boat going to “Drewry’s Bluff pic-nic grounds” and “United States monitor fleet,” Dutch Gap and City Point.
1885-08-14, Richmond Dispatch; details on the steamer Gem which makes daily excursions to Drewry’s Bluff.
1885-09-05, Richmond Dispatch; ad for the exclusive excursion boat to Drewry’s Bluff – nice description of the attractions.

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