§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg.
U.S. forces cut off supplies to both Petersburg and the Confederate capital, Richmond. Today, the park preserves the sites of this pivotal campaign.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
The Eastern Front (Main) Visitor Center is located approximately 2.5 miles east of Rt. 95 off of Route 36 in Petersburg. If travelling north on Rt. 95, take exit 50D and follow signs to Wythe Street. Once on Wythe Street, travel 2.5 miles east to entrance of Battlefield. If travelling south on Rt. 95, take Exit 52 (Wythe Street). Again, travel about 2.5 miles to entrance.
Weather Notes
Winters are usually cool with temperatures averaging in the 40s. Spring and fall are mild. Summer can bring very hot and humid weather.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
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Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Today
84°F
Partly Sunny
5 mph S
Wed
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
8 to 12 mph SW
Thu
97°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SW
Fri
98°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph W
Sat
92°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 7 mph N
Sun
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph SE
Mon
91°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
3 to 7 mph SW
