The Siege of Petersburg uniquely embodies the cost of commitment to the American
ideals of freedom.
Explore the Petersburg area to learn more about the people involved and the
events that unfolded during this tragic chapter of the American Civil War.
Select an area to explore from the map or the choices below.
The
events at City Point reveal the roots of the Civil War, the factors that influenced
its end, and the beliefs that shaped America's future.
The
Eastern Front reveals both the intense misery of trench warfare suffered by
all soldiers and the experience of black Union troops during the Siege.
Trading
lives for roads and rail lines characterizes the fighting on the Western Front.
The
battle for Lee's last supply line at Five Forks is critical to the collapse
of the Confederacy.
Poplar
Grove National Cemetery honors those soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice,
their families who shared that sacrifice, and reminds us of the debt we owe
them today.
