19th Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg
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Locality: Petersburg City Battersea 1289 Upper Appomattox St. Petersburg, VA 23803 The 19th annual Revolutionary War Reenactment of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg will take place at Battersea to commemorate that battle which was part of America's fight for it's independence. There will be colonial dance demonstrations, vendors, sutlers, childrens activities, tours of Battersea, a military hospital display, morning and afternoon skirmishes, Horn's Punch and Judy show, Signora Bella's acrobats, period games and much more. The 1781 Battle of Petersburg Reenactment will take place each afternoon at an announced time. A memorial wreath-laying ceremony will be held commemorating the British and American forces that took part in the Battle of Petersburg. This event is sponsored by the City of Petersburg and the Department of Museums. Date/Hours: Saturday, April 17, 2010 - Sunday, April 18, 2010 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM) Admission Fee: $5..00 / day Children Welcome Telephone: The Siege Museum: Email: thomasanne333@aol.com Website: www.petersburg-va.org |
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