Petersburg National Battlefield is a National Park Service unit preserving sites related to the American Civil War Siege of Petersburg. The …
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Mar 29, 2025
We came here after the visitor center was closed. I wish I had read these reviews to know about the audio tour. That would have been very helpful. You can do the tour after 5pm when the visitor cente…Full review by angeleyes27
Dec 28, 2024
It was a nice quick stop on a cold day, so definitely appreciated that part of what the war must have been for far poorer-dressed soldiers out in the field. As with most of these Civil War battles, …Full review by Hatzlacha
Dec 10, 2024
it is history and it is soooooo beautiful and d kids get some history from it. its clean and u can ride ur bikeor walk d trailFull review by jbandtb11
How much time would you need to allow to really take in the battlefield? Also, the Visitor Center gate closes at 5, park grounds close at 8 - can you still drive through the grounds past 5 without being behind locked gates? Thank you in advance for your help!
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You should give yourself at least 4 to 5 hours to be able to get a good view through the park. I would try to be out of the park by 5 pm.
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How long is the tour route and how much time does it take?
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From Grant's Headquarter's at City Point to Five Forks Battlefield the distance is approximately 33 miles. Most of this is along public roads. It take a full...
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