The park preserves the battlefield of the April 2, 1865, Union breakthrough of Petersburg's defense line. The Battlefield Center features exhibits focusing on the battle. Civil War artifacts include flags and firearms; also interactive video programs and a fiber-optics battle map. A 1.1-mile system of battle trails leads to reconstructed soldiers huts, well-preserved earthwork, artillery emplacements and original picket posts. The 1812 Tudor Hall Plantation features period rooms and interactive displays; guided house and battle trail tours are conducted by costumed interpreters. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Location:
6523 Duncan Rd, Petersburg Virginia 23803
Telephone
804-861-2408
Other History nearby:
(Richmond) Agecroft Hall
(Hopewell) Appomattox Manor
(Surry) Bacon's Castle
(Williamsburg) Bassett Hall
(Charles City) Berkeley Plantation
(Richmond) Black History Museum and Cultural Center
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02/21 Coming to The Petersburg area
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
66th Annual Hard Crab Derby Crisfield MD August30-September1 Held at the Somers Cove Marina. Crab Races, Crab Cooking Contest, Crab Picking contest, Parade, Skiff Races, Boat Docking Contest, Crafts, Carnival, Games, Swim Meet, Entertainment, Fresh Seafood
Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival Richmond VA September28-29 Richmond's 17th Street Market will be magically transformed into an authentic Italian village for this year’s 8th Annual Italian Festival.
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