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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.
Petersburg National Battlefield Park is located in south-central Virginia approximately 25 miles south of Richmond, Virginia. The park encompasses a large area with battlefield sites and visitor centers located in Dinwiddie, Hopewell and Prince George Counties.
The longest siege in American warfare unfolded methodically. For nearly every attack the Federals made around Petersburg, another was made at Richmond, which strained the Confederate's manpower and resources. Through this strategy, Grant's army gradually and relentlessly worked to encircle Petersburg and cut Lee's supply lines from the south.
Petersburg National Battlefield has some of the most beautiful trail systems in south side Virginia. There are ten miles of wooded nature trails located within the Eastern Front Unit and eight miles of forested nature trails at the Five Forks Battlefield Unit.
Petersburg National Battlefield, a unit of the National Park System, is located south of Richmond, VA. The park is divided into several units. The main visitor center is Eastern Battlefields, located at 5001 Siege Rd. in Petersburg, VA.
The Battlefield's creeks and forest provide a habitat for a variety of species such as deer, wild turkey, eagles, and the occasional bear. Many of the plant and animal species were depended on by soldiers for food and medicinal purposes.
Petersburg National Battlefield has some great opportunities for adults and children to learn more about history and nature all while participating in some healthy outdoor activities. Hiking and bicycle trails can be found at both the Eastern Front (Main) Unit and the Five Forks Battlefield Unit.
Five Forks Battlefield Trails - Dinwiddie County (jpg 407 KB) Equestrian/Nature Trails: - Please be aware that the trails at Five Forks are considered primitive and unimproved. Last updated: March 28, 2024
Petersburg National Battlefield Administration Office 1539 Hickory Hill Road Petersburg, VA 23803
Video explains the significance of City Point during the Siege of Petersburg including army logistics, Confederate spy, John Maxwell's effort to destroy the ordnance wharf (Aug., 1864) and Pres. Lincoln's visit to City Point (March/April, 1865). Video: Battle of Five Forks (mp4, 12 min., 22 sec.)