Place

Prelude to Petersburg

Two vertical signs next to sidewalk and low split rail fence. Red brick building in background.
Information signs

NPS

Quick Facts
Location:
Next to the Eastern Front Visitor Center parking lot

Parking - Auto, Wheelchair Accessible

Why Petersburg, and what events led to the Petersburg Campaign?

Two signs look at the Overland Campaign and why Petersburg was so important the Richmond and the Confederacy. Information about where key events took place and how to visit those sites is also discussed.

Petersburg National Battlefield

Last updated: March 20, 2022