Fort Gregg Anniversary Program
After nine and half months, the fighting at Petersburg came to an end on April 2, 1865. A pre-dawn assault by U.S. forces broke the Confederate lines southwest of town. By the afternoon, the Confederates were scrambling to reform a defensive line and prepare for a withdrawal under the cover of darkness. Only Forts Gregg and Whitworth stood in the way of the Federals and the potential destruction of General Lee's army.
Join a ranger at 2 p.m. on March 29 to discover more about the chaos and ferocity of this final attack of the Petersburg campaign as we commemorate the 161st anniversary of the battle.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Confederate Fort Gregg -Stop 4 on the Western Front Driving Tour on 7th Ave near the intersection of Simpson Road in Petersburg.
Latitude and Longitude 37.197922, -77.454161
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- Talk