Presents the human side of the Civil War through exhibits and displays depicting the lives of the citizens of Petersburg while under siege. A 20-minute film shows the contrast between the city before the war and as it was during the 10 months preceding Lee's surrender. Open daily 10am-5pm; closed major holidays.
Location:
15 W Bank St, Petersburg Virginia 23803
Telephone
804-733-2404 Toll Free: 800-368-3595
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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