Upcoming
events.

Battle of Petersburg Reenactment
Apr
20
to Apr 21

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!

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A Play on the Porch: John Banister & William Watkins, discuss Patrick Henry’s Speech with the great Orator
Mar
30

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.

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Annual Oyster Roast & Barbecue
Nov
4

Annual Oyster Roast & Barbecue

Join us for the Annual Oyster Roast & Barbecue
at Battersea Villa!
Delicious food, live music, and a classic British car display!

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

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Battersea Auction, Historic Trades Fair and Lectures
Sep
16

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.

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