PETERSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD 804-732-3531
Fax: 804-732-0835 www.nps.gov/pete
1539 Hickory Hill Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
DIRECTIONS: I-295 South, - Rt. 36/Fort Lee exit - follow signs (approximately 1 mile)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: n June 1864 Ulysses S. Grant realized that the key to conquering Richmond was to bring down the remaining major supply source, Petersburg. Three days after an unsuccessful attack, Grant decided to surround the city and wear down the supply desperate Confederate soldiers.
The Confederates under General Robert E.Lee, managed to hold off the Northern troops for 9 1/2 months. However, by early April the Confederates could protect Petersburg no longer and evacuated the damaged city. Both armies began their trek toward Appomattox leaving behind 70,000 casualties in what was the longest siege in American warfare. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse would occur one week later. Visitors center/gift shop with exhibits and film presentations. Walking tour around battlefield sites.
PARKING: 4 designated accessible parking spaces, located in front of Visitors Center on either side of ramp. Parking space 8 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 5 ft. wide. Nearby ramps well marked. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Paved and gravel, rough terrain, horse/foot/bike trails (some). Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Length of paths 3/4 of a mile.
ENTRANCE: Located front of the park. 2 entry doors, 35 in. wide, open out with pull (rectangle) handle located 38 in. above floor. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Equipped with baby changing station. Basement of Visitor’s Center. Door 35 in. wide, opens in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 32 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 19 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 32 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at the public rest room.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, signing interpreters are available with advance notice.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits such as touch exhibits of civil war cannons, and signs printed on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 40 in. wide. Counters 6 in. high. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: V, MC, AE and DS accepted in gift shop only. Admission fee. The park has three Visitor Centers; one at the Main Unit (off rte 36), one at City Point-Grant’s HQ (Hopewell, VA), and one at the Five Forks Battlefield in Dinwiddie. Visitor Center hours: 9-5 daily, closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Park Grounds are open from 8 AM til dusk daily.
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