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Civil War | Article

Two Days in April: Breakthrough at Petersburg

Learn more about the attack that led to the breaking of Robert E. Lee's lines at Petersburg. The successful Union attack on April 2, 1865 led to the...

Article

Petersburg Breakthrough: Breaking Through to the Other Side

For nine months, the Confederate defenses of Petersburg, Virginia, held firm against repeated Federal assaults. They could not hold forever.

Portrait of Henry Alexander Wise by Whitehurst Studio

Civil War | Biography

Henry A. Wise

Henry Andrew Wise was born on December 3, 1806, into a prominent landowning family. His father John was a major in the Virginia militia during the...

A tree standing on the Chancellorsville Battlefield on a misty morning.

Civil War | Article

Take a Hike: Explore the American Battlefield Trust’s Trails!

Learn about each of the 13 hiking trails that the American Battlefield Trust manages.

Civil War | Article

Petersburg: The Wearing down of Lee's Army

Historian Chris Calkins describes the impact that the 9 month Petersburg Campaign had on Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.

Before Petersburg at sunrise, July 30th 1864

Civil War | Article

10 Facts: The Petersburg Campaign

Learn more about the Petersburg Campaign. Our 10 Facts are designed to help expand your knowledge and appreciation for this 9 and a half month Civil...

Civil War | Virtual Tour

Petersburg Breakthrough Virtual Tour

Discover the Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield in 360° with our interactive virtual tour – featuring clickable tour points, pictures and much more.

Overhead view of the Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield, Va.

Civil War | Saved Land

Saved: 226 Acres Across Two Battlefields in the East and Two in the West

Join us in the opportunity to create a remarkable legacy to leave for future generations by saving 226 acres spanning four Civil War battlefields.

Civil War | Battlefield

Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield

The Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield is located within the Pamplin Historical Park. Each loop of the Breakthrough Trail features a series of...

Civil War | Video

Eastern Theater of the Civil War

Historian Garry Adelman describes the progression of the battles in the Eastern Theater throughout the Civil War. This video is part of the American...