BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Petersburg National Battlefield Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Petersburg National Battlefield REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52FD8A2F-99CA-A3EC-CEF25D996B8CD0EB@nps-ical SUMMARY:Opening Assaults - Ranger Program DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000 DESCRIPTION:The 292-day campaign for Petersburg began with four days of int ense fighting between June 15-18\, 1864. Join a Park Ranger for a 20-30 mi nute discussion of the events leading up to and the impacts of the actions of those days.  \n\nMeet the Park Ranger for this free program at the fla gpole outside the Eastern Front Visitor Center. \n\nProgram is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.\n\nEvent details: https://www .nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=52FD8A2F-99CA-A3EC-CEF25D996B8 CD0EB\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=52FD8A2F-99CA-A3 EC-CEF25D996B8CD0EB LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260531T040000Z;FREQ=DAILY;WKST=SU;INTERVAL=1 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T103000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1D37C314-C1F2-946E-FDEE4444147DB865@nps-ical SUMMARY:Ranger's Choice - Ranger Program DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ranger's Choice! A park ranger led program highligh ting the history or nature of Petersburg National Battlefield. Topics coul d include military history\, soldiers' experiences during the campaign\, b irding\, or highlights of a project/subject the ranger is currently workin g on.  Check in at the front desk of the Eastern Front Visitor Center for the day's program.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/eve nt-details.htm?id=1D37C314-C1F2-946E-FDEE4444147DB865\n\nAll events: https ://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1D37C314-C1F2-94 6E-FDEE4444147DB865 LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260531T040000Z;FREQ=DAILY;WKST=SU;INTERVAL=1 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T143000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:864FD6B4-04F2-B2C6-39D8258D323112BA@nps-ical SUMMARY:History at Sunset - STEAM comes to City Point DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000 DESCRIPTION:The supply depot at City Point was the driving force behind the 9 1/2 month Petersburg Campaign. It served as a center of technology and innovation as well. Explore City Point through a S.T.E.A.M. (Science\, Tec hnology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Math) lens.\n\nMeet at the entrance gat e to Grant’s Headquarters\, 1001 Pecan Avenue\, Hopewell\, VA\n\nPlease we ar comfortable shoes and bring drinking water. \n\nProgram is subject to c ancellation due to weather or other issues. \n\nCheck Petersburg National Battlefield’s Facebook page for updates. \n\nPrograms presented as part of are a partnership between Petersburg National Battlefield and Petersburg Battlefields Foundation.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvis it/event-details.htm?id=864FD6B4-04F2-B2C6-39D8258D323112BA\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=864FD6B4-04F2-B2 C6-39D8258D323112BA LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:B0375DA2-9AB8-D10D-98E1197A34CD6539@nps-ical SUMMARY:Placing Flags at Poplar Grove National Cemetery DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T183000 DESCRIPTION:Places like Poplar Grove National Cemetery reflect the tragedy that befell the United States during the Civil War. Each simple headstone is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.\n\nVolunteers are needed to assist with placing small United States Flags at each grave marker in h onor for Memorial Day weekend.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/plany ourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B0375DA2-9AB8-D10D-98E1197A34CD6539\n\nAll e vents: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B0375DA2-9AB8-D1 0D-98E1197A34CD6539 LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4FF5F1AB-BBC7-C4DA-280CF30226B0A416@nps-ical SUMMARY:Cannon Demonstration DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join living historians at the Five Forks Visitor Center to lear n how Civil War soldiers fired a 12-pounder Napoleon cannon. Stop by anyti me between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM\, there will be multiple cannon firings dur ing this time.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-d etails.htm?id=4FF5F1AB-BBC7-C4DA-280CF30226B0A416\n\nAll events: https://w ww.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=4FF5F1AB-BBC7-C4 DA-280CF30226B0A416 LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Living History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E1098F40-DACD-676A-757A646DE7C0C25A@nps-ical SUMMARY:First Friday's at Five Forks DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000 DESCRIPTION:The First Friday's series was created through a partnership bet ween Dinwiddie County and the National Park Service. On the first Friday o f each month from May to September\, the Five Forks Visitor Center will st ay open until 7:00 p.m. During these extended hours\, park staff and Dinwi ddie County Parks and Recreation will offer family‑friendly activities and special programs for visitors to enjoy.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps .gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E1098F40-DACD-676A-757A646DE7C0C25 A\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E1098F40-DACD-67 6A-757A646DE7C0C25A LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program,Children’s Program,Exhibition/Show,Part ner Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86AF4393-0E32-7349-B78714458683AB82@nps-ical SUMMARY:History at Sunset - City Under Siege DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T193000 DESCRIPTION:By June 1864\, the residents of Petersburg had endured the stra in of faraway war. Everything changed when the war came to their doorsteps . Discover how the people of Virginia’s second largest city experienced\, adapted to\, and persisted through an unimaginable ordeal.\n\nMeet at the South Side Depot/Petersburg Visitor Center 37 River Street\, Petersburg\, VA\n\nPlease wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water. \n\nProgram is subject to cancellation due to weather or other issues.\n\nCheck Peters burg National Battlefield’s Facebook page for updates. \n\nPrograms presen ted as part of are a partnership between Petersburg National Battlefield a nd Petersburg Battlefields Foundation.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.g ov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=86AF4393-0E32-7349-B78714458683AB82\ n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=86AF4393-0E32-73 49-B78714458683AB82 LOCATION:South Side Depot/Petersburg Visitor Center\n37 River Street\, Pete rsburg\, VA CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:D5870442-0271-3A9B-2970B7FC443372D7@nps-ical SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration-City Point DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T220000 DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon!\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/plan yourvisit/event-details.htm?id=D5870442-0271-3A9B-2970B7FC443372D7\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=D5870442-0271-3A 9B-2970B7FC443372D7 LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program,Exhibition/Show,Living History,Partner Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E10E7B6E-BB46-3D26-D750A55393C5ABF5@nps-ical SUMMARY:First Friday's at Five Forks DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T190000 DESCRIPTION:The First Friday's series was created through a partnership bet ween Dinwiddie County and the National Park Service. On the first Friday o f each month from May to September\, the Five Forks Visitor Center will st ay open until 7:00 p.m. During these extended hours\, park staff and Dinwi ddie County Parks and Recreation will offer family‑friendly activities and special programs for visitors to enjoy.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps .gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E10E7B6E-BB46-3D26-D750A55393C5ABF 5\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E10E7B6E-BB46-3D 26-D750A55393C5ABF5 LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program,Children’s Program,Exhibition/Show,Part ner Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86D45781-E958-B004-D55524126CB2D00F@nps-ical SUMMARY:History at Sunset - The History and Preservation of Fort Fisher DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T193000 DESCRIPTION:Earthworks are a physical reminder of the Civil War. Discover w hat earthworks reveal about military engineers and the lives of common sol diers at Fort Fisher. Learn about the ongoing efforts of park staff and vo lunteers to preserve the largest earthen fort at Petersburg National Battl efield.\n\nMeet at Fort Fisher 23803 Flank Rd\, Petersburg\, VA.\n\nPlease wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water. \n\nProgram is subject t o cancellation due to weather or other issues.\n\nCheck Petersburg Nationa l Battlefield’s Facebook page for updates. \n\nPrograms presented as part of are a partnership between Petersburg National Battlefield and Petersbur g Battlefields Foundation.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourv isit/event-details.htm?id=86D45781-E958-B004-D55524126CB2D00F\n\nAll event s: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=86D45781-E958-B0 04-D55524126CB2D00F LOCATION:Fort Fisher 23803 Flank Rd\, Petersburg\, VA. CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E1127B79-F117-57E1-17C42FEA95A81F08@nps-ical SUMMARY:First Friday's at Five Forks DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000 DESCRIPTION:The First Friday's series was created through a partnership bet ween Dinwiddie County and the National Park Service. On the first Friday o f each month from May to September\, the Five Forks Visitor Center will st ay open until 7:00 p.m. During these extended hours\, park staff and Dinwi ddie County Parks and Recreation will offer family‑friendly activities and special programs for visitors to enjoy.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps .gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E1127B79-F117-57E1-17C42FEA95A81F0 8\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E1127B79-F117-57 E1-17C42FEA95A81F08 LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program,Children’s Program,Exhibition/Show,Part ner Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86EEB18F-D66F-86C2-925A97F70CE3D321@nps-ical SUMMARY:History at Sunset - The Battle of Burguess Mill DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T193000 DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Burgess’ Mill\, also known as the Battle of Boydt on Plank Road and/or The First Battle of Hatcher’s Run occurred in October 1864. With the added pressure of the 1864 Presidential Election\, U. S. L ieutenant General Grant’s strategy for the sixth offensive centered on cut ting off the Boydton Plank Road and ultimately reaching and cutting the So uthside Railroad. \n\nMeet at Pine Grove Baptist Church (parking lot)\, 22 218 Dabney Mill Road\, Petersburg\, VA.\n\nPlease wear comfortable shoes a nd bring drinking water. \n\nProgram is subject to cancellation due to wea ther or other issues.\n\nCheck Petersburg National Battlefield’s Facebook page for updates. \n\nPrograms presented as part of are a partnership betw een Petersburg National Battlefield and Petersburg Battlefields Foundation .\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id =86EEB18F-D66F-86C2-925A97F70CE3D321\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pe te/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=86EEB18F-D66F-86 C2-925A97F70CE3D321 LOCATION:Pine Grove Baptist Church (parking lot)\, 22218 Dabney Mill Road\, Petersburg CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E1151D6C-F72B-C259-989255F0E96DD10E@nps-ical SUMMARY:First Friday's at Five Forks DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T190000 DESCRIPTION:The First Friday's series was created through a partnership bet ween Dinwiddie County and the National Park Service. On the first Friday o f each month from May to September\, the Five Forks Visitor Center will st ay open until 7:00 p.m. During these extended hours\, park staff and Dinwi ddie County Parks and Recreation will offer family‑friendly activities and special programs for visitors to enjoy.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps .gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E1151D6C-F72B-C259-989255F0E96DD10 E\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E1151D6C-F72B-C2 59-989255F0E96DD10E LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program,Children’s Program,Exhibition/Show,Part ner Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E13A60C6-9E4C-7F9F-ABA2DA94310AC215@nps-ical SUMMARY:Annual Luminary Program at Poplar Grove National Cemetery DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T200000 DESCRIPTION:Petersburg National Battlefield will honor veterans past and pr esent at the Annual Luminary Program at Poplar Grove National Cemetery. Fr om 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm\, visit Poplar Grove National Cemetery for a meaning ful evening of illuminating the gravesites of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country.\n\nBeyond the 6\,000 luminaries\, t his powerful event offers an opportunity to learn about a few of the known burials at the cemetery. During the program\, Park Rangers will be throug hout the cemetery waiting to share the stories of those laid to rest at Po plar Grove National Cemetery.\n\nThere is no parking available at Poplar G rove National Cemetery during the program. Petersburg National Battlefield is providing a free shuttle from Richard Bland College\, 11301 Johnson Ro ad\, Petersburg. This free shuttle will provide transportation to and from the cemetery between 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm.\n\nShuttle buses will be availa ble to transport volunteers from Richard Bland College to Poplar Grove Nat ional Cemetery beginning at 3:30 pm.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov /planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E13A60C6-9E4C-7F9F-ABA2DA94310AC215\n\ nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E13A60C6-9E4C-7F 9F-ABA2DA94310AC215 LOCATION:Petersburg National Battlefield CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E148EF33-F2ED-FA5A-2326083B76778059@nps-ical SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America Day DTSTAMP:20260511T013612Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T140000 DESCRIPTION:Poplar Grove National Cemetery\n\n12:00 PM - Ceremony at Rostru m\nWreath placement immediately following the ceremony.\n\nParking at Rich ard Bland College only. (11301 Johnson Road)\nFree shuttle buses to and fr om the cemetery starting at 10:45 am and runs every 15 minutes.\n\nLimited  parking for individuals with disabilities is available at the cemetery.\n \nWreaths Across America’s mission is to place wreaths on the graves of mi litary service members buried in national cemeteries. For more information about the Wreaths Across America program\, go to wreathsacrossamerica.org .\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id =E148EF33-F2ED-FA5A-2326083B76778059\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/pe te/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E148EF33-F2ED-FA 5A-2326083B76778059 LOCATION:Poplar Grove National Cemetery CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR