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Historic Homes & Buildings

Blandford Church (circa 1735)
111 Rochelle Lane • Petersburg, VA 23803
804-733-2396
Standing as a memorial to the Southern soldiers who died during the Civil War, the main feature of this church is its magnificent stained glass windows that were designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and contributed by different States in honor of the Confederate soldiers. map
Centre Hill Mansion (circa 1823)
102 Centre Hill Court • Petersburg, VA 23804
804-733-2401
Still one of the grandest homes in Petersburg, this mansion has many architectural styles and it features period furnishings, ornate woodwork, and an 1840s service tunnel in the basement. map
Farmers Bank (circa 1817)
425 Cockade Aly • Petersburg, VA 23803
804-733-2400
One of the oldest bank buildings in the United States, this historic bank contains accommodations on the upper floors for the bank cashier, as well as the bank's slaves, and visitors can also see the heavy safe that was once kept in the cashier's office. map

Pamplin Historical Park
6125 Boydton Plank Road • Petersburg, VA 23803
804-861-2408, 877-PAMPLIN
Journey back into the 19th Century at Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Virginia Historic Landmark, Pamplin Historical Park is recognized as one of America's premier historical attractions and as the most innovative Civil War history park in the country. more... map

National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
6125 Boydton Plank Road • Petersburg, VA 23803
804-861-2408
An outstanding artifact collection and lifelike wartime recreations are featured at this museum, along with beautiful murals by famous Civil War artist Keith Rocco. more... map
Petersburg Regional Art Center
132 North Sycamore Street • Petersburg, VA 23803
804-733-8200
Housed in a historic circa 1858 building, this 54,000 square foot art center features 70 artists' studios, a large gallery for a monthly juried All-Media Show, and the Mezzanine Gallery where they host six Single-Artist shows a month. more... map
Siege Museum
15 West Bank Street • Petersburg, VA 23803
Located at the Exchange Building
804-733-2404
Housed in an 1839 building that was once used as a commodities market, this museum depicts the lives of the people of Petersburg before, during, and immediately after the Civil War. map

Petersburg National Battlefield
1539 Hickory Hill Road • Petersburg, VA 23803
804-732-3531
Situated on 2,460 acres, this battlefield consists of six major units that tell the story of the longest siege in American war history. Features of the battlefield include trenches, forts, battlefields, and the Poplar Grove National Cemetery. more... map

East Coast Tours & Travel
205 South Sycamore Street • Petersburg, VA 23803
A variety of custom flying and driving tours are available through this tour company that also specializes in finding accommodations in Petersburg's historic bed and breakfasts. map