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Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA
Population: 33,740

  
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Historic Homes & Buildings

Blandford Church (circa 1735) 111 Rochelle Lane, Petersburg, VA 23804, 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.

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


Historic Sites & Monuments

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


Museums & Galleries

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


National Parks & Natural Wonders

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


Tours & Cruises

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


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