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Point Lookout: Life, Loss, and Survival
Where
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park, 6541 Saylers Creek Rd., Rice, VA 23966.
Visitor Center
When
April 18, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an engaging lecture that explores the history of Point Lookout, the largest Union prison camp of the Civil War. This program looks at the daily reality of the soldiers held there, the conditions they endured, and the stories of struggle, adaptation, and resilience that emerged from the camp. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of how this place shaped the lives of thousands and why its legacy remains significant today.
For questions, please call the Visitor Center at 804-561-7510.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-561-7510
Email Address: SailorsCreek@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Additional dates
Point Lookout: Life, Loss, and Survival - April 19, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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