Petersburg National Battlefield
The Petersburg National Battlefield located near the city Petersburg, played a pivotal role in the US Civil War. It was here that a siege lasted 292 days over an area 37 miles long. The park has an excellent visitors center and interpreters provide the history of the site.
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Petersburg National Battlefield
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Petersburg National Battlefield
5001 Siege Road
Petersburg, VA 23803-4721
United States
5001 Siege Road
Petersburg, VA 23803-4721
United States
Phone 1 (804) 732-3531
Fax 1 (804) 732-3615
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Related Attractions
Petersburg National Battlefield Visitor Center
The Petersburg National Battlefield has three Visitors Center located at Dinwiddie, Hopewell and Prince George Counties. Each one provides an excellent insight as to the key battle of the US Civil War. The centers are located on a 33 mile driving tour of the battlefield. The park recommends a full day be spent exploring the history of the battlefield.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Poplar Grove National Cemetery
The Poplar Grove National Cemetery is home to the casualties of the US Civil War. Located near Petersburg, the cemetery is managed by the National Park Service. Visitors will find an interpretive center, many interesting displays, and a variety of park educational programs. The site is easily accessible off Route 301 or Interstate 85.
Poplar Grove National Cemetery
1539 Hickory Hill Road
Petersburg, VA 23803-4721
United States
1539 Hickory Hill Road
Petersburg, VA 23803-4721
United States
Phone 1 (804) 732-3531
Fax 1 (804) 732-3615
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
