An arbore in a sunset.

History at Sunset - STEAM comes to City Point

Petersburg National Battlefield

Special Event
  • May 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  • Free

The supply depot at City Point was the driving force behind the 9 1/2 month Petersburg Campaign. It served as a center of technology and innovation as well. Explore City Point through a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) lens.

Meet at the entrance gate to Grant’s Headquarters, 1001 Pecan Avenue, Hopewell, VA

  • Please wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water. 
  • Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 
  • Check Petersburg National Battlefield’s Facebook page for updates. 
  • Programs presented as part of are a partnership between Petersburg National Battlefield and Petersburg Battlefields Foundation.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 37.315068, -77.277301

Schedule

Date:

May 16, 2026

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Program will be between 60-90 minutes in duration.

Event Type

  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: petersburg campaign, petersburg national battlefield, grants headquarters, city point, history at sunset, ranger lead program