Upcoming
events.
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
*No Battersea Open Hours*
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battle of Petersburg Reenactment
Bring the family to Battersea to view the encampment, participate in activities, tour the Villa and watch the battle reenactments which will take place at 2:00 p.m. on both days. Free admission.
See full schedule below & additional details:
4/21 Schedule:
11:00 - Site Opens to Public
11:30 - Period Church Service
12:00 - Militia Drill
1:00 - Cannon Demo
1:30 - Assemble for Battle
2:00 - Battle of Petersburg
3:00 - Site closes / Event ends
4/20 Schedule:
11:00 - Site opens to public & Infantry Drill
11:30 - Cannon Drill & Demo
12:00 - Recruit Militia (kids) and Drill
1:00 - Cannon Demo
1:30 - Assemble for Battle
2:00 - Battle of Petersburg
3:00 - Colonial Dancing Demo
4:00 - Site closes to public
6:00 - Dance Begins
Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic lunches/refreshments and beverages to enjoy. *No alcohol permitted* There will be no food available to purchase at the event, so please plan accordingly. There are many wonderful restaurants close by in downtown Petersburg to dine in or get takeout!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
A Play on the Porch: John Banister & William Watkins, discuss Patrick Henry’s Speech with the great Orator
John Banister has invited fellow Dinwiddie delegate to the Second Virginia Convention, William Watkins, and Patrick Henry to join him at Battersea to discuss Henry’s “Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!” speech delivered earlier that day at St. John’s Church in Richmond. The three men discuss what “Liberty” means to them, their businesses, their families, and the community. A collaborative event with St. John’s Church Foundation. Free admission.
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Annual Oyster Roast & Barbecue
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!
The Bank of Southside Virginia - Don Anderson & Associates - Cater2Events
Williams Mullen - Frazier Electrical Contracting - Meridian Waste - Jeff Clark, eXp Realty
Battersea Auction, Historic Trades Fair and Lectures
SCHEDULE:
10 AM: Auction Preview, Demos of 18th c. Trades, Historic Battersea open for FREE Tours
10:30 AM: Lecture: “Raised Panel Woodwork in 18 th century Houses & Furniture” (Gordon Lohr)
Noon: Lecture: “18 th century Corner Chairs – Regional Differences” (Sandy Graham)
1:30 PM: LIVE AUCTION (in person and absentee bidding only)
AUCTION PAYMENT: Cash, Check to Battersea Foundation, Credit Card
(we do not accept Discover or American Express)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
There is NO Buyer’s Premium
Food available all day
Absentee Bidding: please send your name, address, email, phone number with your maximum bid to vmp759@gmail.com by September 14th . Your bid will be executed competitively.
AUCTION PICK UP: Day of Auction or Monday, September 18th 10AM to 1PM or by appointment; any shipping is at buyer’s expense.
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open Hours
Battersea is now open every Saturday from 1-4PM for free tours to the public!
Battersea Open House
If you haven’t been to Battersea in a while, come visit us. You will be amazed at the restoration progress.
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Refreshments will be served!