Petersburg Battlefield
The Petersburg National Battlefield Park commemorates the ten month siege of Petersburg from June 1864 to April 1865. The park includes 13 separate sites with three visitor centers along a 33 mile driving tour route. A full day is required to experience the entire battlefield park. A great place to start your visit is at the Eastern Front Visitor Center on Virginia Route 36 just east of the city. There you can find maps, books, displays, and other audio-visual presentations.
Preservation
Save 6 acres at Gettysburg, Seven Pines, Chancellorsville, Petersburg and Dinwiddie Court House Battlefields.
The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 131 acres at Petersburg Battlefield.
Related Battles
Battle Facts
City of Petersburg, VA | June 15, 1864
Result: Confederate Victory
Estimated Casualties
11,386
Union
8,150
8,150
Confed.
3,236
3,236