History at Sunset - City Under Siege

By June 1864, the residents of Petersburg had endured the strain of faraway war. Everything changed when the war came to their doorsteps. Discover how the people of Virginia’s second largest city experienced, adapted to, and persisted through an unimaginable ordeal.

Meet at the South Side Depot/Petersburg Visitor Center 37 River Street, Petersburg, 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

South Side Depot/Petersburg Visitor Center 37 River Street, Petersburg, VA

Schedule

Program will last 60-90 minutes

Event Type

• Talk
• Walk