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Petersburg National Battlefield

Theme(s): Civil War | African American |

Description:
Petersburg, Virginia, became the setting for the longest siege in American history when General Ulysses S. Grant failed to capture Richmond in the spring of 1864. Grant settled in to subdue the Confederacy by surrounding Petersburg and cutting off General Robert E. Lee's supply lines into Petersburg and Richmond. On April 2, 1865, nine-and-one-half months after the siege began, Lee evacuated Petersburg.

Designations:
National Military Park (July 3, 1926)
National Battlefield (August 24, 1962)

Accessibility:
The visitor center is acessible to people using wheelchairs.

Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Educational Programs | Hiking | Horseback Riding | And more.

Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.


Attractions:
U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum

Siege Museum

Blandford Cemetery
Phone:(804) 733-2404



Contact Information for Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield
1539 Hickory Hill Road
Petersburg, VA 23803-4721

Phone: (804) 732-3531 Fax: 804-732-3615

Located in Petersburg, VA

For more information on Petersburg National Battlefield

Information on this page provided by the NPS.




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