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STAUNTON RIVER BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK    
804-454-4312                         Fax:  804-454-4313 www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/srbbsp.htm
1021 Fort Hill Drive, Randolph, VA  23962

DIRECTIONS: Rte 360 West from Richmond, approximately 22 miles Southwest of Keysville, Rte 92 to Clover, approximately 5 miles to Rte 600, left at Bobcats, 3 miles to Rte 855.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Relive the Civil War Battle of the Old Men and Young Boys at this Civil War historic site of the Battle of Staunton River Bridge of June 25, 1864 in South Boston/Halifax County. A rag tag group of Confederate old men and boys beat the odds and held a bridge of strategic importance to General Lee's army, which was under seige in Petersburg.The park is a result of a unique partnership between Virginia State Parks and The Clover Power Plant and features a 3,800 square-foot visitor center, battlefield exhibits, earthworks, nature walking trails, wildlife observation towers, and prehistoric native American artifacts.

PARKING:  2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.

TYPES OF PATHS:  Accessible trail to fort and bridge.  Nature trail through wetlands.  Trails have no steep grades.  Paths are 1/2 mile long. 

ENTRANCE:  Clover Visitor Center at Fort Hill.  Entry doors, 60 in. wide, easily open out with handle located 30 in. above floor.  

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  In visitor center.  Doors are 60 in. wide, open in.  Turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out, handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height, 19 in. between commode and wall.  Sink height is 31 in.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.  Companion assisted rest room available.  Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are written scripts. 

For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs with contrasting background. 

GIFT SHOP:  Counters 40 in. high.  Clerks assist customers with special needs.  Aisles clear of temporary displays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Hours: Mid December to mid February-closed.  Mid February to May 1 and Oct 1 to mid Dec, Wed - Sat 9 - 4:30 and Sun 1-4:30.  May 1 to October 1, Mon - Sat 9-4:30 and  Sun 1 - 4:30.

 

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