A female Park Ranger talks to a group of visitors on a sunny day,

Battle of the Crater

Petersburg National Battlefield

  • Every week on Sunday and Saturday at 11:00 AM from September 12, 2026 to November 22, 2026
  • Free

An explosion shook the earth early in the morning, on July 30, 1864. Soon after the battle of the Crater begins.

Join a Park Ranger for a 30-45-minute program discussing the Pennsylvania soldiers who engineered and constructed the over 500-foot tunnel, the strategies and brutalities of the battle, the role of Black troops in the battle, and Confederate General William Mahone's counterattack.

Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #8.
Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 37.216821, -77.377037

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday and Saturday

Dates:

September 12, 2026 to November 22, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

45 minutes

30-45 minute program

Event Type

  • Talk
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