Take an in-depth look at how cavalry changed battlefield strategy and tactics as we explore the use of mounted and dismounted cavalry during the American Civil War.

Children, ages 5-12, and their families are invited to join us during Spring Break.

As part of the commemoration of the 159th anniversary of the battles at Sailor's Creek, four ranger-led bus tours covering the route of Confederate General Robert E.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

As part of the commemoration of the 159th anniversary of the battles at Sailor's Creek, four ranger-led bus tours covering the route of Confederate General Robert E.

As part of the commemoration of the 159th anniversary of the battles at Sailor's Creek, four ranger-led bus tours covering the route of Confederate General Robert E.

As part of the commemoration of the 159th anniversary of the battles at Sailor's Creek, four ranger-led bus tours covering the route of Confederate General Robert E.

During this presentation, participants can learn the methodology and modern tools of genealogical research that can help families begin an odyssey of discovery that all ages can enjoy. This 45-minute presentation will be given from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13th in the Sailor's Creek Visitor's Center.

Learn about native plants, how they benefit pollinators along with how to grow and care for them. Plants that are native to our region will be on display.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will remember mothers everywhere on this day with a special presentation commemorating Mother's Day.

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will remember mothers everywhere on this day with a special presentation commemorating Mother's Day.

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.

Were kites used during the American Civil War? How did they communicate during battles with all of the smoke and noise? Find out these answers and more while flying kites at the battlefield.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

Park staff and volunteers will clean up trash and debris along the Wheaton Trail where rain runoff and debris deposits into Sailor's Creek and its tributaries which directly affects the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Have you ever been at a historic site and noticed trash on trails, in the parking lot, or litter just lying around blowing gently in the breeze? This is your chance to help us patrol the battlefield for trash and assist us in cleaning up a section of our hiking trail down by Sailor's Creek. All equipment will be provided.

Join us in commemorating the 160th anniversary of the 1864 presidential elections.

This Father's Day, explore some of the lineage of the two most famous Civil War generals: Lee and Grant.  Eleven children were born between the two men, Grant with three sons and a daughter, and Lee with three sons and four daughters.  To commemorate Father's Day, learn about the stories that each of these sons had to tell.  Join our historian park rangers as we explore the lives of those children.   This program is FREE to the public and is family friendly.  Please call (804)-561-7510 for more information.  .

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

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.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

Join us for a guided tour of the Overton-Hillsman House (circa 1780) at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park to learn about everyday experiences during the 19th century.

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).