Why Stay With Us?

The only boutique hotel in Petersburg, blending modern comforts with historic character.
64 thoughtfully curated rooms & suites offering a sophisticated, personalized experience.
Unmatched dining & nightlife:
– Shirley’s, our signature restaurant, serves elevated Southern cuisine.
– Shirley’s Bar offers a cozy spot to unwind.
– 20 West Rooftop Lounge delivers handcrafted cocktails with stunning city views (open seasonally)
– The Boiler Room – a speakeasy-style towel-level lounge with an intimate, moody vibe.
Prime Location: Steps from Old Towne’s historic attractions, art galleries, shopping, and dining.
Exceptional Service: Personalized hospitality ensuring a memorable stay.

Whether you’re visiting for business, leisure, or a special occasion, Hotel Petersburg is where history meets modern elegance. Experience the city’s most elevated overnight stay—because it’s about time.

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The winery offers an enchanting wine-tasting experience, with its selection of semi-sweet and bold red wines receiving praise from visitors. The flight tastings are a particular highlight, allowing customers to sample a variety of their offerings and discover new favorites.

The ambiance of Resolution Winery is equally impressive. The tasting room exudes a warm and welcoming vibe, making it a perfect spot for casual visits and special occasions. The location in historic Petersburg adds an additional layer of charm to the overall experience.

Customers have also applauded the superb service provided at Resolution Winery. The friendly and knowledgeable staff enhance the wine-tasting experience, offering insights into each wine and ensuring every visitor feels valued.

If you’re a wine lover, Resolution Winery is a must-visit destination. The combination of high-quality wines, excellent service, and a charming setting make it a memorable spot for a day out or a celebration.

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The bakery itself is an adorable spot right in the heart of Petersburg, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere that matches perfectly with the delicious treats. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with an array of mouth-watering pastries that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate.

Customers rave about the perfect balance of sweetness in their pastries, suggesting meticulous attention to detail and high-quality ingredients. In addition to their pastries, they also offer various breakfast options, catering to different tastes and preferences.

A trip to Buttery Baking House is a must. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this charming bakery offers a memorable culinary experience that leaves you wanting more.

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The cemetery was originally deeded by William H. and Edith Williams. With one acre in 1840, the cemetery reached a total of 8.2 acres by 1880. It was Petersburg’s first black-owned cemetery and became the largest black cemetery in the city. The graves at People’s Memorial Cemetery include slaves, a 19th-century member of the Virginia House of Delegates, veterans of the Civil War and other wars through World War II.

The cemetery is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.

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Whether you are interested in a small, period wedding or a larger event, there is space available and packages to meet your dining needs. Smaller ceremonies can be held at the Hart Farm and barn. The banquet room and rotunda in the main museum can accommodate larger parties.

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The most recent history of the house is that it was featured in Steven Spielberg’s movie, Lincoln, National Geographic’s Killing Lincoln, and AMC’s spy series Turn.

This house is a perfectly lovely setting for parties, weddings and corporate meetings. The entire property (historic floors, basement café, patio/yard) is available for rent.

Mr. Alexander (Sandy) Graham,
sgraham@mcilwainehouse.com

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Battersea offers an unusual and dramatic setting for weddings or special events throughout the year. It can be an intimate ceremony or a grand affair. Battersea staff will provide patrons with a list of local vendors and service providers to assist with your planning.

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In Petersburg, they joined a growing community of free persons of color, which became the largest free black population in the South by 1860. The First Baptist congregation valued education highly and soon created a school shortly after the church’s founding. That school (Peabody High School) is considered the oldest educational institution specifically created for blacks in the United States. Traditionally shepherded by a black pastor, the church was forced to accept the imposition of a white pastor by the slaveholding community which feared slave insurrections especially after the Nat Turner Revolt in 1831. After the Civil War the black congregation regained control of the pulpit and by the 1870s was one of the largest black churches in the nation.

In the twentieth century Civil Rights era of the 1950s and 1960s, First Baptist became the center of community organization. It was the site of mass protest meetings, the origination point for civil rights marches, and the center for voter registration activities.

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After serving as a museum dedicated to telling the story of Petersburg during the 10-month Civil War Siege in 1864 and 1865, it has now been transformed into a museum which presents the City of Petersburg’s vast history from the Peter Jones Trading Post on the Appomattox River, the Revolutionary War Battle of Petersburg through the Civil Rights history here in the 1950s and 1960s to today.

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