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Plantation home prior to the War. U.S. Quartermaster Headquarters during the Siege.

This home and the grounds surrounding it were used by General Grant and his staff during the Siege of Petersburg.

Snow covered cannon overlooking the Crater Battlefield

Soldiers spent months in the trenches around Petersburg, including snowy winter mornings.

Pictured is the front of the brick visitor center under a cloudless blue sky.

Thousands of people gather information about the park, view the park's video, and conduct research on Civil War ancestors from this visitor center.

Earthworks at Fort Fisher

Physical Address:

Petersburg National Battlefield

Eastern Front Unit Visitor Center

Petersburg, VA 23803

Mailing Address:

Petersburg National Battlefield Administration Office

1539 Hickory Hill Road

Petersburg, VA 23803

contact-details

Phone Number: 8047323531 Voice
Phone Number: 8047320835 Fax

Email Address: Pete_Interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Nine and a half months, 70,000 casualties, the suffering of civilians, U. S. Colored Troops fighting for freedom, and the decline of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant cut off all of Petersburg's supply lines, ensuring the fall of Richmond on April 3, 1865. Six days later, Gen. Lee surrendered.

park designation:National Battlefield

Directions:

The Eastern Front (Main) Visitor Center is located approximately 2.5 miles east of Rt. 95 off of Route 36 in Petersburg. If travelling north on Rt. 95, take exit 50D and follow signs to Wythe Street. Once on Wythe Street, travel 2.5 miles east to entrance of Battlefield. If travelling south on Rt. 95, take Exit 52 (Wythe Street). Again, travel about 2.5 miles to entrance.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Eastern Front and Tour Road

The Eastern Front Unit includes our main visitor center and a four mile, 8-stop tour road which includes the Fort Stedman and Crater battlefields. The Visitor Center is open from 9:00 - 5:00 pm daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day when the park is closed.