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Siege Museum

15 W Bank St, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 USA

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“Attractions & Culture in Petersburg, VA”

Housed in the ca. 1839 Exchange Building, the Siege Museum interprets civilian life in Petersburg before, during, and immediately after the Civil War. Through artifacts, documents and photographs, emphasis is given to the ten-month siege of Petersburg (June 1864 - April 1865) - the longest period of time that an American city has been under a military siege. The exhibition illustrates how the siege impacted civilian life in Petersburg.

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Braxton B.

A very cool museum! Me and a group of ait students had to go here I thought they had a great section of exhibits dating way from to the beginning and all the wars inbetween Read more

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Marcy K.

Located in the 1839 Exchange Building, the Siege Museum depicts everyday life in Petersburg before, during, and after the Civil War. Artifacts, documents, and photographs detail the 10-month siege... Read more

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Peter G.

Although it was a rainy day, I would highly recommend the town and this museum. The docent was very informative and dedicated more time than was alloted; the 1841 Merchant Exchange Building is... Read more

Siege Museum

15 W Bank St
Petersburg, Virginia
23803 USA
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  • Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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