History & Culture

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People

Learn more about the people involved in the Petersburg Campaign - including biographies and regiments.

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Archeology at the Battlefield

Archeology ranges from searching for Civil War mines/tunnels to learning how people lived in this area during and before the Civil War.

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Places

Discover the different locations and places that played a role in the Petersburg Campaign.

Chevaux de Frise in the foreground and multicolored trees in the backfround.
Stories

Take a deeper dive into some of the stories of the Petersburg Campaign.

Last updated: March 2, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Petersburg National Battlefield Administration Office
1539 Hickory Hill Road
Petersburg, VA 23803

Phone:

804 732-3531

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