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Sailors Creek Battlefield Historical State Park

(804) 561-7510

6541 Saylers Creek Road
Jetersville, VA 23083

Latitude: 37.305194

Longitude: -78.22764

Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park is a great place to stop for lunch because it's midway between Petersburg and Appomattox Court House. There are charcoal grills and picnic tables at the Overton-Hillsman House and the nearby Confederate overlook. No water is available. A pit-toilet is available during daylight hours.It's a historical site because on April 6, 1865 - the Black Thursday of the Confederacy - Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia lost 7,700 men, including eight generals, in the Battle of Sailor's Creek. This defeat was key to Lee's decision to surrender at Appomattox Court House 72 hours later, thus ending the war in Virginia.

Activities At This Destination: Hiking, Gifts and Shopping, Educational Activities, Picnicking and Fishing

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Trails At This Destination

Confederate Overlook Trail

The Confederate Overlook Trail is about a 1 mile easy hiking trail that takes you along various points of interest. Interpretive markers can be found along your travels that explains the history of this hallowed ground. Your hike will eventually lead you along Little Sailors Creek and loop back to the start of the trail.

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Monument Trail

The Monument Trail is a short, easy trail that takes you to a Memorial for those who fought for both armies at Sailor's Creek and was dedicated in April 2000.

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Amenities At This Destination

Hillsman House

The Overton-Hillsman House, used as a field hospital during the battle, is open to visitors April through October. Contact the park at (804) 561-7510 or email sailorscreek@dcr.virginia.gov to arrange a special tour. Period costumed interpreters commemorate the event and conduct other living history events throughout the year. Motorists will enjoy Lee's Retreat Driving Tour, which follows the route of his army from Petersburg to Appomattox Court House. While on the trail, drivers can set the radio to AM 1610 for battle details and descriptions. Learn more about this offering by visiting the Virginia's Civil War Trails website or calling toll-free 1-888-CIVIL-WAR. Trail travel packages are available as well; call 1-800-769-5912 for details.

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Location:37° 18.6137 -78° 13.3140

Visitor Center

Built in 2009, this Visitor Center has an exhibit area (work in progress), that will tell the history of the final days of the Civil War. The exhibit area will feature state-of-the-art exhibits that includes holographic storytellers. The Visitor Center serves as the park's office. A gift shop can also be found inside.

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Park Gift Shop

The gift shop contains various items for purchase including a wide range of historical books which discuss the history of the area. The gift shop is located inside of the Visitor Center

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Donations Support Education Programs at Sailor's Creek Sam Wilson, Jr., Chief Ranger for Interpretation Recent donations from the Chesapeake Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and other donors help support Sailor’s Creek education programs.	Pay your Honor Parking Fees Staci R. Martin Spring is here, parks are getting busy, remember to pay honor parking/camping.
Park Staff Visits Museum of the Confederacy - Appomattox Zoe Rogers, Visitor Services Specialist Museum of the Confederacy-Appomattox opens its doors for visitors.	Study History at Sailor’s Creek Using Your GPS Sam Wilson, Jr., Chief Ranger for Interpretation Study American Civil War history while using your GPS as the Primary Research Tool!

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