Tri-Cities

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.

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Directly across the Appomattox River from the City of Petersburg lies the 8-square-mile city of Colonial Heights. The area is poised for growth as the Army’s Fort Lee plans to double its population during the next few years.

A SECRET IN COLONIAL HEIGHTS
If you’re wondering what’s Colonial about Colonial Heights, Henry Kidd can tell you. Better yet, he can show you.

Wouldn’t it be nice to take a long walk with a clear view of the Appomattox River? The question has long been resonating in Lewis L. Johnson’s mind.

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The City of Hopewell, where the James and Appomattox rivers meet, takes pride in being a waterfront community with a hometown atmosphere.

A SECRET IN HOPEWELL
Napoleon was the French general who famously said, “An army marches on its stomach.” Nowhere would you see that idea illustrated better during the American Civil War than at Hopewell.

The Appomattox River Trailhead is a two-acre park just downhill from the relatively new Appomattox Regional Library and has great views of Copeland Bay at the confluence of the James and the Appomattox rivers.  SLIDESHOW

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swaders Sports Park has batting cages, miniature golf and driving ranges, located just off Temple Avenue in Prince George County.