General Grant to be at the Crater in Petersburg National Battlefield on July 27th-28th, Instant, to discuss the Battle of the Crater

When:
July 27, 2019 @ 16:00 – July 28, 2019 @ 16:00
2019-07-27T16:00:00-05:00
2019-07-28T16:00:00-05:00
Where:
Petersburg National Battlefield
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ranger Aaron Rowland

155th Anniversary of the Battle of the Crater

Fee: Free.

Location:

Displays and lectures will occur in the area of the Eastern Front Visitor Center while living history demonstrations and ranger-led walks will occur in the areas of Stop 7 and Stop 8 along the Tour Road of the Eastern Front Unit.


Dates & Times: Saturday/Sunday. July 27-28th, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM Duration: 6 hours

Type of event: Living History talks with General Grant.  General Lee will be nearby giving talks as well.


Description: Weekend full of programs that will commemorate the anniversary of one of the most brutal yet fascinating battles of the Civil War: The Battle of the Crater. Programming will include living history demonstrations, ranger led walks, and lectures by General Grant and General Lee (Thomas Jessee)

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