Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Ranger's Choice - Ranger Program

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is curre......More

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is currently working on.  Check in at the front desk of the Eastern Front Visitor Center for the day's program.  

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Fort Stedman (Eastern Front Tour Stop #5)

The Hare House Hill/ Fort Stedman area is some of the most blood-soaked land in the Petersburg National Battlefield. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute program discussing the events in this area.Programs may include: The charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery during......More

The Hare House Hill/ Fort Stedman area is some of the most blood-soaked land in the Petersburg National Battlefield. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute program discussing the events in this area.Programs may include: The charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery during the Opening Assaults in June 1864.The failed Confederate assault attempting to break through the Federal lines in March 1865.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #5. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues

First Friday's at Five Forks

The First Friday's series was created through a partnership between Dinwiddie County and the National Park Service. On the first Friday of each month from May to September, the Five Forks Visitor Center will stay open until 7:00 p.m. During these extended hours, park st......More

The First Friday's series was created through a partnership between Dinwiddie County and the National Park Service. On the first Friday of each month from May to September, the Five Forks Visitor Center will stay open until 7:00 p.m. During these extended hours, park staff and Dinwiddie County Parks and Recreation will offer family‑friendly activities and special programs for visitors to enjoy. 

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Ranger's Choice - Ranger Program

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is curre......More

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is currently working on.  Check in at the front desk of the Eastern Front Visitor Center for the day's program.  

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Ranger's Choice - Ranger Program

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is curre......More

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is currently working on.  Check in at the front desk of the Eastern Front Visitor Center for the day's program.  

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Fort Stedman (Eastern Front Tour Stop #5)

The Hare House Hill/ Fort Stedman area is some of the most blood-soaked land in the Petersburg National Battlefield. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute program discussing the events in this area.Programs may include: The charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery during......More

The Hare House Hill/ Fort Stedman area is some of the most blood-soaked land in the Petersburg National Battlefield. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute program discussing the events in this area.Programs may include: The charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery during the Opening Assaults in June 1864.The failed Confederate assault attempting to break through the Federal lines in March 1865.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #5. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Ranger's Choice - Ranger Program

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is curre......More

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is currently working on.  Check in at the front desk of the Eastern Front Visitor Center for the day's program.  

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Fort Stedman (Eastern Front Tour Stop #5)

The Hare House Hill/ Fort Stedman area is some of the most blood-soaked land in the Petersburg National Battlefield. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute program discussing the events in this area.Programs may include: The charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery during......More

The Hare House Hill/ Fort Stedman area is some of the most blood-soaked land in the Petersburg National Battlefield. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute program discussing the events in this area.Programs may include: The charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery during the Opening Assaults in June 1864.The failed Confederate assault attempting to break through the Federal lines in March 1865.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #5. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Ranger's Choice - Ranger Program

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is curre......More

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is currently working on.  Check in at the front desk of the Eastern Front Visitor Center for the day's program.  

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Fort Stedman (Eastern Front Tour Stop #5)

The Hare House Hill/ Fort Stedman area is some of the most blood-soaked land in the Petersburg National Battlefield. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute program discussing the events in this area.Programs may include: The charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery during......More

The Hare House Hill/ Fort Stedman area is some of the most blood-soaked land in the Petersburg National Battlefield. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute program discussing the events in this area.Programs may include: The charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery during the Opening Assaults in June 1864.The failed Confederate assault attempting to break through the Federal lines in March 1865.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #5. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues

You Take Command-Battle of Weldon Railroad

Between August 18-21, 1864, U.S. and Confederate force fought near Globe Tavern for control of the Petersburg (or, Weldon) Railroad. This four-day battle saw bouts of intense fighting, torrential rain, and poor decisions by commanders on both sides. In the end, the Fede......More

Between August 18-21, 1864, U.S. and Confederate force fought near Globe Tavern for control of the Petersburg (or, Weldon) Railroad. This four-day battle saw bouts of intense fighting, torrential rain, and poor decisions by commanders on both sides. In the end, the Federal forces held their toehold on the railroad, tearing up miles of track, extending their lines around Petersburg, and causing a serious blow Confederate logistics.  Have you ever learned about decisions made during a battle and thought you could do better? Now’s your chance!Join us the Eastern Front Visitor Center on August 15 and 16 and see how you would have fared as a Civil War commander. Throughout the weekend a park ranger will lead an interactive wargame of the Battle of Globe Tavern in which visitors will play the role of the senior commanders. Come try your hand at leading a corps or just stay for a while to learn about that important battle in August 1864. The program will run from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. both days. No experience necessary! Programs at Petersburg National Battlefield are free and open to the public.

Eastern Front Visitor Center, 5001 Siege Road

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program ......More

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Battle of the Crater

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and......More

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Ranger's Choice - Ranger Program

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is curre......More

Join us for Ranger's Choice!A park ranger led program highlighting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics could include military history, soldiers' experiences during the campaign, birding, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is currently working on.  Check in at the front desk of the Eastern Front Visitor Center for the day's program.  

History at Sunset - The Battle of Burguess Mill

The Battle of Burgess’ Mill, also known as the Battle of Boydton Plank Road and/or The First Battle of Hatcher’s Run occurred in October 1864. With the added pressure of the 1864 Presidential Election, U. S. Lieutenant General Grant’s strategy for the sixth offensive ce......More

The Battle of Burgess’ Mill, also known as the Battle of Boydton Plank Road and/or The First Battle of Hatcher’s Run occurred in October 1864. With the added pressure of the 1864 Presidential Election, U. S. Lieutenant General Grant’s strategy for the sixth offensive centered on cutting off the Boydton Plank Road and ultimately reaching and cutting the Southside Railroad. Meet at Pine Grove Baptist Church (parking lot), 22218 Dabney Mill Road, Petersburg, VA.Please wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water. Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.Check Petersburg National Battlefield’s Facebook page for updates. Programs presented as part of are a partnership between Petersburg National Battlefield and Petersburg Battlefields Foundation.

Pine Grove Baptist Church (parking lot), 22218 Dabney Mill Road, Petersburg