Event

160th Anniversary of the Battle of the Crater

Petersburg National Battlefield

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Eastern Front Tour Road Stop #8

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Time:

10:30 AM

Duration:

4 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Living History
Talk

Description

Petersburg National Battlefield will host living history programs and tours to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Battle of the Crater. This 10-hour battle, fought on July 30, 1864, has become one of the most famous events of the siege, yet is often misunderstood. Visitors are welcome to explore the stories of that battle and the soldiers and civilians who experienced it.

 

Sunday, July 28

Eastern Front Tour Road Stop 8 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

(All programs will run 20-25 minutes)

10:30 am – Ranger Program: Battle of the Crater

11:00 am – United States Colored Troops at Petersburg

11:30 am – Alfred Waud, Civil War Sketch Artist

12:00 pm – Infantry Demonstration

 

2:30 pm – Ranger Program: Battle of the Crater

Living historians will be available for discussions between programs at their encampments. The park’s hands-on education trailer will also be on site throughout the day.

 Programs are weather permitting and schedule is subject to change.

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

Muskets stacked in front of white canvas tents on a sunny day.
Muskets stacked in front of white canvas tents on a sunny day.
Muskets stacked in front of white canvas tents
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