Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, VA

Petersburg National Battlefield

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Pet-friendly summary

Dogs are welcome at Petersburg National Battlefield as long as they are on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Amenities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

About Petersburg National Battlefield

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.