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August 3, 2020

The Five Forks Battlefield is a Welcome Addition to the Petersburg National Battlefield Park

The Five Forks Battlefield is a Welcome Addition to the Petersburg National Battlefield Park

Five Forks was the decisive battle that broke the defense of Petersburg and forced General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia to retreat westward. This led to the fall of Richmond and to the surrender of Lee’s Army at Appomattox.

The Five Forks Battlefield was purchased by the National Park Service in 1990 and added to the Petersburg National Battlefield Park. This impressive and functional Visitor Center is a recent addition to enhance the experience of visiting this site.

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