June 20, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
By June 1864, the residents of Petersburg had endured the strain of faraway war. Everything changed when the war came to their doorsteps. Discover how the people of Virginia’s second-largest city experienced, adapted to, and persisted through an unimaginable ordeal.
Meet at the South Side Depot/Petersburg Visitor Center, 37 River Street, Petersburg, VA
-Please wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water; this program is a one-mile walk.
-Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.
-Check Petersburg National Battlefield’s Facebook page for updates.
