Museum Program
Living History with the 26th North Carolina
- Dates
- September 12–13, 2026
- Hours
Opening hours by day Saturday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. - Location
- Petersburg National BattlefieldPetersburg, VA
- Admission
- Free
- Organizer
- Petersburg National Battlefield
- Last verified
- September 12, 2026
About this event
Eleven of Lee’s infantry brigades at Petersburg hailed from North Carolina. These troops participated in nearly every major battle of the campaign. To learn more about the role of Tarheel soldiers, visit the living historians of the 26th North Carolina September 12-13. They’ll be encamped at the reconstructed earthworks at Stop 3 on the Easten Front Tour Road. Saturday The camp will be open to the public from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. Historic weapons demonstration at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm Sunday The camp will be open to the public from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Historic weapons demonstration at 11:00 am Informal programs will occur throughout the camp's public hours.
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