Petersburg Department of Communications, Tourism, Marketing &  Government Relations

Events

Reenactment of the Rev War Battle of Petersburg at Battersea

April 26, 2025 - April 27, 2025
10 am to 4 pm, Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm, Sunday
1289 Upper Appomattox Street
Petersburg VA 23803

Bring the family to Battersea to view the encampment, participate in activities, tour the Villa, and watch the battle reenactments that will take place on both days!
Free admission. Please note that during the scheduled reenactments, gates will be closed immediately prior to starting and then re-opened immediately following their conclusion for everyone’s safety. If you wish to be on the grounds for these periods, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior.

4/26 Schedule:

  • 10:00 am – Site Opens

  • 11:00 am – Cannon Demonstration

  • 12:00 pm – Battle Demonstration

  • 1:00 pm – Militia Drill

  • 1:30 pm – Cannon Demonstration

  • 2:30 pm – Battle Demonstration

  • 3:00 pm – Dance Demonstration

  • 4:00 pm – Site Closes to Public

  • 6:00 pm – Dance on the Porch

4/27 Schedule:

  • 10:00 am – Site Opens

  • 10:30 am – Period Church Service

  • 11:30 am – Cannon Demonstration

  • 12:00 pm – Militia Drill

  • 1:00 pm – Battle of Petersburg

  • 2:00 pm – Event Ends