Richmond - It was from this point on April 3, 1865 that the Union Army first entered the city of Richmond. One important thing to note is that the first Union soldiers into Richmond were the U.S. Colored Troops from General Weitzel's 25th Army Corps.

It was from this point on April 3, 1865 that the Union Army first entered the city of Richmond. One important thing to note is that the first Union soldiers into Richmond were the U.S. Colored Troops from General Weitzel's 25th Army Corps.