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