Join us on a SUNSET WALKING TOUR – a free & family-friendly program discussing historic places and events related to the Petersburg Campaign of the Civil War.
The Battle of Burgess’ Mill, also known as the Battle of Boydton Plank Road and/or The First Battle of Hatcher’s Run occurred in October 1864. With the added pressure of the 1864 Presidential Election, U. S. Lieutenant General Grant’s strategy for the sixth offensive centered on cutting off the Boydton Plank Road and ultimately reaching and cutting the Southside Railroad.
All programs are free and open to the public. Programs are 60-90 minutes and require a small amount of walking. Drinking water and comfortable shoes are recommended. All programs are subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. Check Petersburg National Battlefield’s Facebook page for updates (@PetersburgNPS). For more information please call (804) 732-3531. Petersburg National Battlefield and Petersburg Battlefields Foundation are partnering for a fifth year to offer these tours once a month between May and August.