Petersburg National Battlefield

"This site is badly outdated. We set out to see the different units of Richmond Battlefield and they couldn’t be more different. The signage and displays are so old and broken down, it is so disappointing. Clearly they lack finding. This is an important park that interprets part of our countries history, you would think that it would be held in higher regard. When all of the other parks are well cared for and this one is not. The rangers are very nice and helpful. Most of the park is accessible and I could navigate it with my scooter. Part of the trail went into the woods and I had to turn back."

"Very nice and interesting place. Lots of books on the battlefield and it’s hero both confided and union soldiers. History of the war and military conflict. Very impressive with souvenirs to take home or to give away as gifts. Lots of educational materials as well."

"I love history, even tragic history. We visited this park years ago, but the visitor center was closed. I'm glad it was open this time. The park ranger/guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The driving tour was easy to follow."

"One of the problems visiting a National Park in the off season (April 2023) is some things are closed. The visitor centers at City Point, Western Front and Five Forks were all closed. As long as you have a map, all the sites had great interpretative signs to explain the locations. The Eastern Front Visitor center was well worth a visit. The Easter Front interesting sites were the Siege Encampment Exhibit and the Crater. Initially, I found the crater disappointing because it was just a depression in the ground. I was fortunate to attend Ranger Katelyn Dodge's Crater lecture. She explained the land where the Crater has located was private before the park service purchased it. It was hard to believe the land was once a golf course. After finishing the Crater's land history, Ranger Dodge rewound history and took us to day of battle. I have read about the Crater battlefield many times, but her lecture made it come alive."

"First stop was the visitor center to get a map of the Battlefields and watch a short film about the siege here and the battle of the crater. It was very informative. There is a small museum at the center and a gift shop. Restrooms adjacent to visitor center. Then off for the self guided tour of the battlefields. We went by car. Others walked or rode bicycles. There is signage at the various battlefields and many trails to follow. Just knowing what happened where we were standing in the crater was humbling. I was glad we stopped here on our way back north from Florida."