Living History Event-Battle of Fort Stedman
Partner Event
March 23, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Petersburg National Battlefield
Petersburg, VA 23803
On Sunday, March 23, Petersburg National Battlefield invites the public to come discover the story of the Battle of Fort Stedman, a key moment in the Petersburg Campaign.
- 9:00-12:00, Sunday: Visitors to the park’s Eastern Front Visitor Center are welcome to explore the encampment of living historians from the 10th Virginia and Princess Anne Greys to learn about soldier life and discuss the situation faced by Confederate forces in the spring of 1865.
- Interactive programs demonstrating sharpshooter drill will be conducted at 11:00 am on Sunday.
These programs (and the tour road) can be accessed at the Eastern Front Visitor Center, 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg, Virginia. All the commemorative events are family friendly, free, and weather permitting.
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