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Contact: Kaitlyn Dodge, (804) 732-3531 ext. 202
PETERSBURG, Va — On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Petersburg National Battlefield will participate in the 28th Annual Park Day. Volunteers will work on clearing taller vegetation (young trees, bushes, etc.) from the field around Confederate Fort Gregg at Stop 4 on the Western Front Driving Tour. This event will begin at 10:00 am and will end at 12:00 pm. Volunteers will meet at the parking area for Stop 4, Fort Gregg.
Interested participants should email Volunteer Coordinator at PETE_VIP@nps.gov, registration is limited to 35 people. Volunteers are recommended to bring water, sunscreen, gloves (if they choose), bug spray, and to dress for the weather. Long pants and closed-toe shoes that can get wet are also recommended.
About Stop 4-Fort Gregg
On April 2, 1865, about 3,000 Federal Soldiers of the 24th Corps attacked Fort Gregg. Nathaniel Harris’ Brigade of 350 soldiers defended Fort Gregg. The attack lasted throughout the afternoon. This allowed for General Lee to fill in the Dimmock Line and prolonged the Confederate retreat out of Petersburg until the evening.
About American Battlefield Trust
The American Battlefield Trust is a national nonprofit land preservation organization that protects America's hallowed battlegrounds. This event allows the Trust to spotlight beloved American landscapes nationwide. Projects will keep historic sites and battlefields clean, open, and accessible. Learn more www.battlefields.org.
Learn more about Petersburg National Battlefield at nps.gov/pete or follow @PetersburgNPS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
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Last updated: March 17, 2024