Attractions in Petersburg, Virginia

Historic Homes & Buildings

Blandford Church 804-733-2396
111 Rochelle Lane, Petersburg, VA 23803
Standing as a memorial to the Southern soldiers who died during the Civil War, the main feature of this church is its magnificent stained glass windows that were... more info map
Centre Hill Mansion 804-733-2401
102 Centre Hill Court, Petersburg, VA 23804
Still one of the grandest homes in Petersburg, this mansion has many architectural styles and it features period furnishings, ornate woodwork, and an 1840s service... more info map
Farmers Bank 804-733-2400
425 Cockade Aly, Petersburg, VA 23803
One of the oldest bank buildings in the United States, this historic bank contains accommodations on the upper floors for the bank cashier, as well as the bank's slaves,... more info map
Sutherland House
606 Harding Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Virginia Historic Landmark, the restored Sutherland House was built between 1860 and 1862 for the... more info

Pamplin Historical Park 804-861-2408
6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Journey back into the 19th Century at Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a... more info map

Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum 804-524-0020
880 West Roslyn Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Keystone Tractor Works, LLC, owns and operates Keystone Antique Truck and Tractor Museum, a Virginia museum that adds to the rich history of Virginia. It is right off... more info map
National Museum of the Civil War Soldier 804-861-2408
6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
An outstanding artifact collection and lifelike wartime recreations are featured at this museum, along with beautiful murals by famous Civil War artist Keith Rocco. more info map
Petersburg Regional Art Center 804-733-8200
132 North Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Housed in a historic circa 1858 building, this 54,000 square foot art center features 70 artists' studios, a large gallery for a monthly juried All-Media Show, and the... more info map
Pocahontas Island Black History Museum 804-861-8889
224 Witten Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Pocahontas Island Black History Museum, located on the historic Pocahontas Island in Petersburg, VA. It was once a stop on the Underground Railroad, is home to a... more info map
Siege Museum 804-733-2404
15 West Bank Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Located at the Exchange Building
Housed in an 1839 building that was once used as a commodities market, this museum depicts the lives of the people of Petersburg before, during, and immediately after... more info map

Petersburg National Battlefield 804-732-3531
1539 Hickory Hill Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Situated on 2,460 acres, this battlefield consists of six major units that tell the story of the longest siege in American war history. Features of the battlefield... more info map

East Coast Tours & Travel
205 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
A variety of custom flying and driving tours are available through this tour company that also specializes in finding accommodations in Petersburg's historic bed and... more info map