Assault on Fort Gregg

Partner Event
June 21, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

Petersburg, VA 23803

Before dawn on April 2, 1865, a Federal attack broke the Confederate lines at Petersburg. By the
afternoon, only Forts Gregg and Whitworth stood between the swarms of U.S. troops and the city.
Join a ranger to discover more about the chaos and ferocity of this final attack of the Petersburg
campaign.

 

  • Please wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water.
  • Program is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues. 
  • Check Petersburg National Battlefield’s Facebook page for updates. 
  • This programs are the result of a partnership between Petersburg National Battlefield and the
    Petersburg Battlefields Foundation
Contact
Petersburg National Battlefield
804-732-3531
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