Meet the ranger at the Petersburg National Battlefield Eastern Front Visitor Center parking lot at 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg.

On June 15, 1864, General Edward Hinks led his United States Colored Troops (USCT) in an attack on Petersburg. For many of the men, it was their first battle, but they entered the fray with more to prove than their white comrades. Join a ranger as we explore the history of the USCT, their role in the Opening Assaults, and the impact that day had on black soldiers throughout the army.
 
Programs are 60-90 minutes and require a small amount of walking. Drinking water and comfortable shoes are recommended. All programs are subject to change. Changes or cancellations will be announced on Petersburg National Battlefield’s Facebook page (@PetersburgNPS). For more information or to determine the status of the programs, please call (804) 732-3531 ext. 201 or e-mail Ranger Eric Schreiner at Eric_Schreiner@nps.gov.