What Is Tredegar Iron Works?
The old Tredegar Iron Works are now part of a Civil War museum in Richmond!
What Makes It Historical?
This iron foundry was one of the main reasons the Confederate capital moved to Richmond in 1861! It was founded in 1837 by Francis Deane, Jr. and Joseph Anderson, whose Welsh hometown gave Tredegar its name! It grew to be one of the largest ironworks in the US, before Virginia seceded, producing locomotives, artillery and more for the Confederate cause. After the Union captured Richmond on April 3, 1865, Tredegar Iron Works was one of the few buildings that only suffered minor damage, and it continued processing iron well into the 20th Century! Competition from the steel industry and its reliance on government contracts eventually spelled its demise!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Become a member of the American Civil War Museum!
- Donate to Richmond National Military Park!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How Do I Get There?
470 Tredegar St
Richmond, VA 23219
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit?
Historic Tredegar is open daily from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM!