Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 15 through April 30, per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

The Appomattox Campaign: Prelude to Surrender

Location of High Bridge Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

High Bridge Trail State Park, (Mailing address) 6888 Green Bay Rd., Green Bay, VA 23942.
6541 Saylers Creek Rd, Rice, VA 23966

When

March 22, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Join us at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., for an engaging program exploring the pivotal events of the Appomattox Campaign, the final campaign in the eastern theater of the Civil War.

Led by a knowledgeable park ranger, this program will provide an overview of the Appomattox Campaign, highlighting the critical moments that led to General Robert E. Lee’s retreat, from the break through at Petersburg to the final shots at Appomattox Courthouse.

Program Highlights:
- A strategic overview of the campaign and its importance in the closing days of American Civil War.
- Stories of the individuals, both commanding generals and ordinary soldiers who shaped the campaign.
- Insights into the challenges faced by Confederate and Union forces during this critical period.

This program is free of charge and open to all ages. Please meet at the Visitor Center at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park. For more information, please contact:

Phone: 434-315-0457; Email: highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-561-7510; Email: SailorsCreek@dcr.virginia.gov

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with history and gain a deeper understanding of one of the most significant campaigns of the Civil War.

photo of Sailor's Creek Battlefield

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-315-0457
Email Address: highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov