A female park ranger talks to visitors at Fort Stedman.

Fort Stedman (Eastern Front Tour Stop #5)

Petersburg National Battlefield

  • Every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 2:30 PM from September 07, 2026 to October 31, 2026
  • Free

The Hare House Hill/ Fort Stedman area is some of the most blood-soaked land in the Petersburg National Battlefield. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute program discussing the events in this area.

Programs may include: 

  • The charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery during the Opening Assaults in June 1864.
  • The failed Confederate assault attempting to break through the Federal lines in March 1865.

Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the parking lot for Stop #5.
Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 37.231574, -77.369290

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Dates:

September 07, 2026 to October 31, 2026

Time:

2:30 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

23-30 minute program

Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: petersburg national battlefield, petersburg campaign, ranger led program, battle of fort stedman