National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces cut off supplies to both Petersburg and the Confederate capital, Richmond. Today, the park preserves the sites of this pivotal campaign.
Park Photos
This home and the grounds surrounding it were used by General Grant and his staff during the Siege of Petersburg.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
Operating Hours
The Eastern Front Unit includes our main visitor center and a four mile, 8-stop tour road which includes the Fort Stedman and Crater battlefields. During Spring and Summer, the tour road closes at sunset or 8:00 pm (whichever is earlier). In the Fall and Winter, the tour road closes at 5:00pm. The Visitor Center is open from 9:00 - 5:00 pm daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day when the park is closed.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
The grounds, with wayside exhibits are open during daylight hours.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
The recreational trails and driving tour stops are open daily.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
