Siege Museum - Petersburg Museum
- Address: 15 W Bank St,Petersburg, VA 23803-3213
- Phone: +1 804 733 2404
- Website:www.petersburg-va.org
Siege Museum
15 W Bank StPetersburg, VA 23803-3213
Siege Museum Details
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- The Siege of Petersburg greatly affected the lives of its residents. Lavish lifestyles in the years just prior to the Civil War gave way to a bitter struggle for survival. The men were gone---some never to return---and food was in short supply. Corn became "coffee" and blackberry leaves "tea." A ... more on Virginia.org
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Longest siege of the Civil War
The museum is small, easily enjoyed in about an hour, covering the 10 month siege of Petersburg. We especially enjoyed the special exhibit on the "funeral and mourning" traditions of the day. The staff was the best part of the museum. Each was available to answer any of your questions, and it was... spontaneoustrip, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
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- www.petersburg-va.org
- http://www.virginia.org
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