Petersburg National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield
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In Detail
Animals Birds From the majestic Bald Eagle to the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Petersburg National Battlefield has recorded 142 avian species. Many of these species are migratory, and only stop at the battlefi ... read more.
At A Glance Operating Hours & Seasons Petersburg National Battlefield is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Grant's Headquarter's at City Point (804) 458-950 ... read more.
History Dr. John Claiborne Born in 1828 in Virginia, Dr. John Claiborne completed his medical studies in Philadelphia in 1851. That same year he set up practice in Petersburg and served later as a House of ... read more.
In A Nutshell Frequently Asked Questions Park Orientation How long is the tour route and how much time does it take? From Grant's Headquarter's at City Point to Five Forks Battlefield the distance is approximately ... read more.
Just For Kids Education Program Guidelines Large Groups of students limit access to our resources and therefore diminish the effectiveness of our programs. As a result, we limit each group to a maximum of 40 stude ... read more.
Natural World Watersheds Petersburg National Battlefield is located within two drainage basins (Chesapeake Bay and Albermarle Sound). The confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers occurs at City Point, and, b ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Fee Information Most bona fide educational institutions are admitted free of charge when visiting the park for educational purposes. A written request for a fee waiver must be filed with the park two ... read more.
Plants Nonnative Species What qualifies as a nonnative species? Any species that is not indigenous to a particular area is considered nonnative. Nonnative species that compete with native species are consi ... read more.
Preservation Support Your Park Volunteers are an important assest to the National Park Service. Over 90,000 Volunteers work in Parks all over the country every year. Volunteers can work in almost any division in ... read more.
Sights to See Program Locations Petersburg National Battlefield preserves extensive fortifications and battlefields. Educational field trips are held at two of the units, including City Point in Hopewell, Virginia ... read more.
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News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
