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The Centre Hill Mansion located in Petersburg
was built in 1823 and has been restored to its former glory. The mansion is
outfitted in period pieces and decorated in the fashions of the early 19th
Century and is considered one of the grandest homes in the city.
Address: 1 Centre Hill Court, Petersburg, VA 23804
Phone: 804-733-2402
Open
Monday through Sunday from 10:00 am
-5:00pm
Closed on New
Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA
(4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
The Farmers Bank of Virginia opened it's branch in Petersburg in 1817,
just five years after it was incorporated. It operated until the Civil War,
at which time the bank was forced to liquidate and the building became a
private home. Visitors can visit the old Farmers Bank to see displays on
the banks history and old banking equipment. Tours begin at Petersburg Visitors Center
Address: 19 Bollingbrook Street, Petersburg,
VA 23804
Phone: 804-733-2400
Open Monday
through Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm
The Old Blandford
Church and Reception Center
in Petersburg
is a memorial to Confederate soldiers killed in the civil war. The church
displays stained glass windows, donated by each of the Confederate states
as a tribute to these men.
Address: 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg,
VA 23803-4425,
Phone 1 (804) 733-2400
The Pamplin Historical Park and the National
Museum of the Civil War Soldier
located in Petersburg
provides one of the best insights into the lives of the 3 million soldiers
that fought in the war. The museum is very technologically advanced and
features the latest in computer-assisted displays. Costumed interpreters
play out the roles and can answer just about any question asked of them.
Address: Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the
Civil War Soldier
6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA
23803-7449
Phone: 1 (804) 861-2408
Fax :1 (804) 861-2820
The Poplar Grove National Cemetery is home to the casualties of the US Civil War. Located
near Petersburg,
the cemetery is managed by the National Park Service. Visitors will find an
interpretive center, many interesting displays, and a variety of park
educational programs. The site is easily accessible off Route 301 or
Interstate 85.
Address: 1539 Hickory Hill Road, Petersburg, VA 23803-4721
Phone: 1 (804) 732-3531
Fax: 1 (804) 732-3615
The Petersburg National Battlefield has three Visitors Center located at
Dinwiddie, Hopewell and Prince George Counties.
Each one provides an excellent insight as to the key battle of the US Civil
War. The centers are located on a 33 mile driving tour of the battlefield.
The park recommends a full day be spent exploring the history of the
battlefield.
Open: Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to
5:00pm
Closed: New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA
(4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The interesting Siege Museum
located in Petersburg
is well worth a visit if not for the articles and history inside then for
the building itself. Built between 1839 and 1841, the Greek revival style
building has been restored to its former glory. Inside are fascinating
items related to the 10-month siege of Petersburg during the US Civil War. The museum features several permanent exhibits
along with a regular rotation of traveling national and international
exhibits.
Address: 15 W. Bank St., Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone: (804) 733-2404
Open Monday
through Sunday from 10:00 am -5:00pm
Closed on New
Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA
(4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Fans of unusual architecture
should be sure to visit the Trapezium
House located in Petersburg.
This strangely shaped house was built by an equally strange man, Charles
O'Hara. Historical accounts say that Mr. O'Hara counted a pet monkey,
parrot, and a white rat as his best friends. The house is unique in the
fact that it has no right angles. Everything is on an angle in this house,
which most visitors will find somewhat unsettling.
Address: 15 West Bank Street
(Tour Begins) House located on Market
Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone:
804-733-2404
Open: Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to
5:00pm
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