A Park Ranger and a group of 9 people both civilian and military in a circle around a flagpole.

Opening Assaults - Ranger Program

Petersburg National Battlefield

  • Every week on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 AM from September 12, 2026 to November 22, 2026
  • Free

The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of intense fighting between June 15-18, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 minute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  

Meet the Park Ranger for this free program at the flagpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. 


Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 37.243868, -77.356917

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Tuesday and Thursday

Dates:

September 12, 2026 to November 22, 2026

Time:

10:30 AM

Duration:

45 minutes

Event Type

  • Talk
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