The Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield is located within the Pamplin Historical Park. Each loop of the Breakthrough Trail features a series of wayside exhibits, many with audio messages that provide a complete tour of the battlefield. Many original entrenchments remain. Pamplin Historical Park is also the home of Civil War Adventure Camp, where citizens of the 21st century can experience life as a Civil War soldier.
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Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield: What's Nearby
Petersburg, VA
Preservation
Save 820 acres at Mine Run, Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie Court House, Petersburg Breakthrough and Reams Station Battlefields.
The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 407 acres at Petersburg Breakthrough Battlefield.
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Battle Facts
Petersburg, VA | April 2, 1865
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
7,750
Union
3,500
3,500
Confed.
4,250
4,250
