Petersburg,VA Exit 52: For all Revolutionary War buffs you can attend the 233nd anniversary of the Reenactment of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg. The re-created battles and encampment will be held at Battersea, the home of Colonel John Banister, the first mayor of Petersburg and a signer of the Articles of Confederation. While Battersea is not the actual site of the 1781 battlefield, it was utilized by the British troops when they occupied the town in May of 1781.
Battersea consists of 35 acres of tactical ground and camp for foot, horse and artillery. The city will be hosting a Saturday evening meal and dance. Activities include: the reenactment of the 1781 battle, battle skirmishes, period music, children’s activities and games, blacksmith demonstrations and more. Cost of the tickets for the general public: adults – $5.00, children 12 and under Free.
Location: Historic Battersea, 1289 Upper Appomattox Lane, Petersburg, VA 23803
Date: April 18-19, 2015
Time: Sat 10 – 6, Sun 10-4
Tel: 804-733-2402
http://www.petersburg-va.org/revwar/invitation.asp