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!