Assault on Fort Gregg

Before dawn on April 2, 1865, a Federal attack broke the Confederate lines at Petersburg. By the
afternoon, only Forts Gregg and Whitworth stood between the swarms of U.S. troops and the city.
Join a ranger to discover more about the chaos and ferocity of this final attack of the Petersburg
campaign.

• 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. 
• This programs are the result of a partnership between Petersburg National Battlefield and the
  Petersburg Battlefields Foundation

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meet at Confederate Fort Gregg - Stop 4 on the Western Front Driving Tour on 7th Ave near the intersection of Simpson Road in Petersburg.

Schedule

Event Type

• Talk