The History and Preservation of Fort Fisher - FREE Sunset Walking Tour

Schedule

Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

23803 Flank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805, United States | Petersburg, VA

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Join us on a SUNSET TOUR – a free & family-friendly program discussing historic places and events related to the Petersburg Campaign of the Civil War.
Earthworks are a physical reminder of the Civil War. Discover what earthworks reveal about military engineers and the lives of
common soldiers at Fort Fisher. Learn about the ongoing efforts of park staff and volunteers to preserve the largest earthen
fort at Petersburg National Battlefield.
Meet at Fort Fisher, 23803 Flank Rd, Petersburg VA 23805 (Dinwiddie County - use this address with mapping software or GPS, the map that appears with this event doesn't seem to be correct.)
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.
[Photo: Fort Fisher, Petersburg National Battlefield]
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23803 Flank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805, United States

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