Petersburg National Battlefield

Confederate Battery V was stormed on June 15, 1864 during the Union Army's opening attack on Petersburg.
Nine and a half months, 70,000 casualties, the suffering of civilians, U. S. Colored Troops fighting for freedom, and the decline of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant cut off all of Petersburg's supply lines, ensuring the fall of Richmond on April 3, 1865. Six days later, Gen. Lee surrendered.
Map showing location of park.
Four children with brown skin dig in a box of dirt with archeology tools.
Petersburg National Battlefield Celebrates Virginia Archeology Month
October is Virginia Archeology Month! Petersburg National Battlefield will host several events throughout the month to celebrate!
One Ranger and three visitors wearing bike helmets and backpacks stand around a green patina cannon.
Tourism to Petersburg National Battlefield in 2023
Tourism to Petersburg National Battlefield contributes $12.2 million to the local economy and a report shows visitor spending supports 177 jobs in nearby communities.
A white male in dressed as a Civil War soldier speaks to three people standing next to a reconstructed fortification.
Life in The Trenches-Living History Event at Stop 3
On September 14-15, living historians portraying the 26th North Carolina will be at Tour Stop 3 on the park’s Eastern Front Tour Road. Throughout the weekend, they will conduct demonstrations and programs depicting life in the trenches for the common soldiers.
A white canvas tent next to trees with a sign that says Federal HQ. In front is the U.S. Flag on a pole.
Life Behind the Trenches-Living History Event at City Point
On September 28-29, visit General Grant's Headquarters at City Point to learn how a quiet village turned into a major logistics hub.
Staked muskets infront of a row of white canvas tents.
Battle of the Crater 160th Anniversary
On Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, the Petersburg National Battlefield will host a series of programs and tours to commemorate the Battle of the Crater, a major engagement of the Petersburg campaign, fought on July 30, 1864.
Plantation home prior to the War. U.S. Quartermaster Headquarters during the Siege.
Photo by NPS Photo
Snow covered cannon overlooking the Crater Battlefield
Photo by NPS Photo / Aaron Rowland
Pictured is the front of the brick visitor center under a cloudless blue sky.
Photo by NPS
Earthworks covered in green grass.
Photo by NPS