Paddlers no longer are the only ones who can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Appomattox River. Thanks to a local group’s efforts, new pathways are making the river accessible to almost everyone.

Appomattox Riverside Park includes two miles of scenic walkways along the towpath of the Upper Appomattox canal.  There are many historic spots along the river, ending with the Abutment Dam. SLIDESHOW

Take a video tour of the Siege Museum, covering period of the 10-month siege of Petersburg during the Civil War.

Little is known about Battersea, the home of Col. John Banister, Petersburg’s first mayor and one of America’s Founding Fathers. But that could change as a result of an archaeological effort.

Fort Lee is a secure base for U.S. Army personnel and an integral part of the cultural life of the expanded Tri-City Area.

Blandford Church and Cemetery has Confederate sentimentality enshrined in Tiffany stained glass windows in this 1735 church.

Centre Hill Mansion is perched on a hill near the middle of downtown Petersburg. The Federal-style mansion, built in 1823 by Robert Bolling IV, is filled with period furnishings.

Petersburg is expected to be one of the many big beneficiaries of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) plans that will bring an influx of 15,000 military and civilian personnel and private contractors during the next three years.

A SECRET IN PETERSBURG
If you know exactly what you want to buy, because you’ve seen it everywhere and need your own copy, Old Towne Petersburg may not be the shopping experience for you.

LIVING HERE
Located 23 miles south of Richmond, the City of Petersburg is focused on preserving its vibrant history through projects such as continued revitalization of Old Towne Petersburg.