The Crater
A scar on the earth in Petersburg, Virginia, marking an innovative but ultimately failed Union attempt to break a Confederate siege during the American Civil War.

šŸ“œ Site of a major American Civil War battle.
šŸ” Union forces detonated explosives under Confederate lines, creating a large crater.

Why Go

āš”ļø Explore a significant Civil War battlefield
šŸš¶ Walk through restored mine shaft entrances
šŸŒ³ Visit Petersburg National Battlefield Park

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, closed on major holidays.

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