No one who knows the history of the Civil War needs to be reminded of the Siege of Petersburg’s landmark status. But with the 150 t h anniversary of the brutal 10-month struggle in which the Union ...

"The Battle of Five Forks," by French artist Paul Dominique Philippoteaux (1846–1923), captures a decisive moment in the battle on April 1, 1865, that ended the siege of Petersburg, Va., and led to ...

Petersburg National Battlefield is located in South-central Virginia. The park offers driving tours of the siege and battlefield locations along with guided tours, a junior ranger program, and ...

Petersburg National Battlefield is located in South-central Virginia. The park offers driving tours of the siege and battlefield locations along with guided tours, a junior ranger program, and ...

Petersburg National Battlefield will commemorate the 154th Anniversary of the Opening Assaults of the Siege of Petersburg on Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, 2018. In recognition of the opening ...

As part of a 19-step plan aimed at closing Petersburg’s $12 million budget gap, the city’s financial consultants last week advised the City Council to close all three museums and two tourism centers ...

Back in 1864 June 1 was considered the first day of the summer season. Fittingly the month began with a heat wave and The Republican’s pages were filled with stories of fishing, and upcoming amusement ...

The National Park Service is calling part of a Civil War battlefield “an active crime scene” following a series of excavations. Authorities are investigating suspected looting at Petersburg National ...