Events in Virginia State Parks

Join us for an engaging lecture that explores the history of Point Lookout, the largest Union prison camp of the American Civil War.

Join us for an engaging lecture that explores the history of Point Lookout, the largest Union prison camp of the American Civil War.

In 1847, Theodore O'Hara wrote Bivouac of the Dead.

In 1847, Theodore O'Hara wrote Bivouac of the Dead.

Join us for a program that explores the often-overlooked psychological toll of the American Civil War.

Join us for an in-depth look at the major generals who commanded on both sides during the Battles of Sailor’s Creek.

Join us for a program that explores the often-overlooked psychological toll of the American Civil War.

Join us for an in-depth look at the major generals who commanded on both sides during the Battles of Sailor’s Creek.

All are welcome at the Friends of Sailor's Creek Battlefield volunteer support group during their monthly meeting as they focus on a variety of objectives designed to assist the park's mission in preserving the hallowed grounds of the last major battle of the American Civil War in Virginia on April 6, 1865.

Join us for our 7th annual Butterflies on the Battlefield: Pollinator and Nature Festival.

The local Crewe Astronomy Club will bring their hi-tech telescopes and amazing video presentation about our planet, our solar system, and our universe to the visitor center.

"Equipped for Battle" is an opportunity to learn about the typical items soldiers from the American Civil War would have worn and carried with them into battle.

Amid the hardships of the American Civil War, soldiers found strength in the bonds they formed and the small comforts of daily life.

"Equipped for Battle" is an opportunity to learn about the typical items soldiers from the American Civil War would have worn and carried with them into battle.

Amid the hardships of the American Civil War, soldiers found strength in the bonds they formed and the small comforts of daily life.

Join us at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park for a unique look at one of the American Civil War's most unexpected stories.

Join us at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park for a unique look at one of the American Civil War's most unexpected stories.

From the revolutions of Europe to the battlefields and cities of Civil War America, German immigrants found themselves caught between two worlds.

From the revolutions of Europe to the battlefields and cities of Civil War America, German immigrants found themselves caught between two worlds.

During the American Civil War, German-language newspapers played a powerful role in informing immigrant communities and shaping their views on the conflict.

During the American Civil War, German-language newspapers played a powerful role in informing immigrant communities and shaping their views on the conflict.

Join Sailor's Creek State Park for National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands!

Join Sailor's Creek State Park for National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands!

This lecture explores how the Civil War transformed naval warfare forever.

This lecture explores how the Civil War transformed naval warfare forever.

In September 1864, a group of Confederate agents boarded a passenger steamer on Lake Erie with a plan that, if successful, could have set the northern frontier ablaze.

History often remembers naval warfare for its victories and innovations.

History often remembers naval warfare for its victories and innovations.

In September 1864, a group of Confederate agents boarded a passenger steamer on Lake Erie with a plan that, if successful, could have set the northern frontier ablaze.

From the revolutions of Europe to the battlefields and cities of Civil War America, German immigrants found themselves caught between two worlds.

As dusk settles over one of the Civil War's most hallowed battlefields, join us for an evening of remembrance during Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park's 18th Annual Veterans Day Luminary Commemoration.

Join us at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park for a unique look at one of the American Civil War's most unexpected stories.

Join us at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park for a unique look at one of the American Civil War's most unexpected stories.

Join us at the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park Visitor Center on Saturday, December 5th and Sunday December 6th at 1:00 p.m. for a compelling presentation on the pivotal presidential election of 1864.

Join us at the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park Visitor Center on Saturday, December 5th and Sunday December 6th at 1:00 p.m. for a compelling presentation on the pivotal presidential election of 1864.

The Visitor Center at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park offers a museum filled with treasured artifacts discovered over the years where the last major fight of the American Civil War in Virginia occurred on April 6, 1865.

Tours of the Hillsman House, a National Historic Landmark, are available to the public by request.

A Self-Guided Driving Tour of Sailor's Creek Battlefield is available to visitors year-round from sunrise to sunset.

Sailor's Creek Battlefield offers six, self-guided Hiking Trails with historic markers for the public to explore year round during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).