Petersburg National Battlefield

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4.7

( 8 reviews )

Museums, Art Museums, Natural History Museums

Closed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM See Hours

Petersburg, VA 23803, United States

+1 8047-323-531

Petersburg National Battlefield Park is a historic site in Petersburg, VA, known for its significance in the Civil War. The park offers a visitor center, informative film, museum, and self-guided driving tour of the battlefields. With knowledgeable and helpful staff, visitors can gain insight into the siege and the battle of the crater. The park also features trails for walking and biking, providing an immersive experience in the area's history. The preservation efforts and the opportunity to see historical artifacts such as The Dictator, the largest cannon used in the war, make the park a compelling destination for history enthusiasts. With its rich history and extensive grounds, Petersburg National Battlefield Park offers a unique and educational experience for visitors.

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Anita diaz

March 22, 2024

Very nice and interesting place. Lots of books on the battlefield and it’s hero both confided and union soldiers. History of the war and military conflict. Very impressive with souvenirs to take home or to give away as gifts. Lots of educational materials as well.

Daphne petrucci

March 22, 2024

This site is badly outdated. We set out to see the different units of Richmond Battlefield and they couldn’t be more different. The signage and displays are so old and broken down, it is so disappointing. Clearly they lack finding. This is an important park that interprets part of our countries history, you would think that it would be held in higher regard. When all of the other parks are well cared for and this one is not. The rangers are very nice and helpful. Most of the park is accessible and I could navigate it with my scooter. Part of the trail went into the woods and I had to turn back.

Ricky hung

March 22, 2024

I love history, even tragic history. We visited this park years ago, but the visitor center was closed. I'm glad it was open this time. The park ranger/guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The driving tour was easy to follow.

Paul samson

March 22, 2024

One of the problems visiting a National Park in the off season (April 2023) is some things are closed. The visitor centers at City Point, Western Front and Five Forks were all closed. As long as you have a map, all the sites had great interpretative signs to explain the locations. The Eastern Front Visitor center was well worth a visit. The Easter Front interesting sites were the Siege Encampment Exhibit and the Crater. Initially, I found the crater disappointing because it was just a depression in the ground. I was fortunate to attend Ranger Katelyn Dodge's Crater lecture. She explained the land where the Crater has located was private before the park service purchased it. It was hard to believe the land was once a golf course. After finishing the Crater's land history, Ranger Dodge rewound history and took us to day of battle. I have read about the Crater battlefield many times, but her lecture made it come alive.

Travis le duc

March 22, 2024

Staff at the visitors center was very helpful and knowledgeable. This place was so nice to walk around and see all the history. There is so much to see and walk through here it amazing. I love how they’ve preserved what they could and have started to fix some of the things falling apart. Would definitely recommend stopping by and checking them out if you have the time. We only had time to make it through the east half but are going back tomorrow to finish the west half.

Mary lynn reich

March 22, 2024

First stop was the visitor center to get a map of the Battlefields and watch a short film about the siege here and the battle of the crater. It was very informative. There is a small museum at the center and a gift shop. Restrooms adjacent to visitor center. Then off for the self guided tour of the battlefields. We went by car. Others walked or rode bicycles. There is signage at the various battlefields and many trails to follow. Just knowing what happened where we were standing in the crater was humbling. I was glad we stopped here on our way back north from Florida.

Elizabeth

March 22, 2024

This park, like so many others, has so much history to see.The Dictator, the largest cannon used in the war, can be seen by walking the grounds at the visitors center. There is also a driving tour with good directions available. Be sure to take the crater trail.

Candice sager

March 22, 2024

Great place! A very important battle that was fought here and one of the turning points of the Civil War. Didn't get to see any of the trails but I hope too soon, as I've heard they are nice. Gift shop was a little pricey but that's to be expected. I'd suggest checking to see if there are any closures though, as when I visited the main road throughout the park was closed and I had to walk across it.