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Annual Battle of Petersburg Re-Enactment Weekend


Join us here at Battersea as we host the annual Re-Enactment of the Battle of Petersburg during a special year of commemoration for America’s 250th. In line with this year’s celebrations, we’ve added some new programming and events that we are excited to share.

Full Schedule:

Saturday April 18th

10:00          Event Opens to the Public

11:00         Lexington & Concord

1:00          Battle of Harlem Heights

2:00            Camp Follower Program

3:00            Dance Demonstration 

4:00            Site Closes to Public

Sunday April 19th

10:00          Event Opens to the Public

11:00         Church Service

1:00          Battle of Petersburg

2:00            Event Ends

 

Event FAQ’s

  • No tickets are required for this event. Show up for a half day or both days!

  • Battersea will open at 10 am to the public. Please note: Gates will close 30 minutes prior to battle demonstrations for safety.

  • Parking at Battersea will be limited and require walking from the front gates. We encourage people to park at the Visitor Center and use the trolleys available for bringing people to Battersea.

  • There will be snacks and concessions food available for purchase.

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