Last updated: May 2, 2025
The Siege of Petersburg: The Longest Military Event of the Civil War
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.
Plan your Visit
Directions, visitor centers, things to do, and more information you need to plan your visit the battlefield.
Schedule of Events
Schedule of Ranger led programs and special events.
Influencers
Who were soldiers, support personnel, and civilians involved in the Petersburg Campaign?
Poplar Grove National Cemetery - Burials
Search the database of soldiers in the Poplar Grove National Cemetery.
U.S. Colored Troops at Petersburg
Soldier stands guard at the City Point supply base which supported approximately 120,000 Union soldiers fighting in and around Petersburg.
Archeology at the Battlefield
Archeology ranges from searching for Civil War mines/tunnels to learning how people lived in this area during and before the Civil War.
History and Culture
Throughout the 9.5 month siege of Petersburg, 70,000 soldiers became casualties in an event considered to be a precursor to World War I.
Virtual Visitor Center
Can't make it in person - check out our park films, trail maps, and site bulletins.
Regiments That Served in Petersburg
Listing of regiments that fought in the Petersburg Campaign