Petersburg National Battlefield, Battlefield in Petersburg, Virginia
Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg · Virginia

Overview

About Petersburg National Battlefield.

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces cut off supplies to both Petersburg and the Confederate capital, Richmond. Today, the park preserves the sites of this pivotal campaign.

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Weather

Winters are usually cool with temperatures averaging in the 40s. Spring and fall are mild. Summer can bring very hot and humid weather.

Key Facts

TypeBattlefield
DesignationNational Battlefield

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