Sailor’s Creek Historic Battlefield Tour
October 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trace the footsteps of history across the ground where one of the final major engagement of the Confederate and Union Armies took place.
EVENT DETAILS
- DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- TIME: 11:00 AM (Check-in begins at 10:45 AM)
- LOCATION: Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park Visitor Center- 6541 Sailor’s Creek Rd, Rice, VA 23960
- ADMISSION: Free to the public (Standard park parking fee applies)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- EXPERT HISTORIAN LEADERSHIP: Walk the battlefield alongside knowledgeable park interpreters revealing the tactical maneuvers of April 6, 1865.
- HISTORIC HILLSMAN HOUSE: Step inside the preserved 19th-century home that served as a field hospital during and after the battle as well as the birthplace of Dr. Robert Russa Moton.
- THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX: Discover how the events at Sailor’s Creek set the stage for the Confederate surrender just three days later.
VISITOR INFORMATION
- [!] WALKING REQUIREMENT: Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
- [!] WEATHER & SUPPLIES: Tour takes place rain or shine. Please dress in layers and bring personal drinking water.
- [!] ACCESSIBILITY: Visitor Center facilities and main parking are fully accessible. Contact park staff in advance for accommodation requests.
*** Register early. Registration closes September 26, 2026***
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