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! Water Feature ! Cultural Site Existing Trail U.S. Route Appomattox River ! Outdoor Recreation ! Historic Site Proposed Trail State Route ! Overlook ! Visitor Center Interstate Local Roadway Interpretive Guide A passive recreation area filled with walking and jogging trails. The Named after the legendary Indian Princess, Pocahontas Island is Pe- Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, Weston Planta- City Point, the oldest part of Hopewell, was founded in 1613 by Sir park also features a picnic area, pavilion, barbecue pits, and a New tersburg's earliest predominantly African-American neighbor- tion is considered notable for preserving much of its original interior, Thomas Dale for the Company. Its strategic location on a England-style covered bridge. hood. Home to the largest populations of free African Americans especially its distinctive moldings, wainscoting and chair rails. The bluff overlooking the confluence of the James and Appomattox Riv- Squaw Alley (Petersburg) during the 1800’s. John Stewart, who was born on the 66-acre island main house was built in 1789 and overlooks the Appomattox River. It ers ensured a key role in Virginia's history. A Revolutionary War skir- in 1943, purchased an 18th century house there in 2002 and began has been described by one Virginia historian as a classic example of mish took place on its banks. General Ulysses S. Grant directed the collecting and amassing artifacts related to black history. By 2004, he Virginia Georgian architecture and the very essence of the Tidewater ten-month from the grounds of Appomattox had collected enough items to open the house as the Pocahontas plantation mansion. All three floors and the kitchen dependency are Plantation. Overnight the tiny village became one of the world's busi- Housed in the ca. 1839 Exchange Building, the Siege Museum inter- Island Museum. It includes everything from a mysterious military furnished with antiques and reproductions and open to the public est ports, supplying 100,000 Union troops. A pleasant walking tour prets civilian life in Petersburg before, during, and immediately after trunk to photographs of the headstones of free slaves of Pocahontas through guided tours. It has a fishing pier open to the public free of highlights 25 historic homes and structures, with most focusing on the Civil War. Through artifacts, documents and photographs, em- Island. On the National Register of Historic Places. There is a public charge. City Point's Civil War history. Outdoor storyboards located through- phasis is given to the ten-month siege of Petersburg (June 1864 - April park and non-motorized boat access area. 21st Avenue and Weston Lane (Hopewell) out the historic area enhance the visitor's experience. Beautiful views 1865) - the longest period of time that an American city has been un- Rolfe Street (Petersburg) of the James and Appomattox Rivers add to the charm. der a military siege. The exhibition illustrates how the siege impacted 505 Cedar Lane to Water Street (Hopewell) civilian life in Petersburg. 15 West Bank Street (Petersburg) A picnic pavilion overlooking the Appomattox River with large This park has a ramp for launching small boats and a pier for fishing, swings, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, an open play area, and parking. as well as the first phase of the Colonial Heights Appomattox River 910 North 21st Street (Hopewell) This historic residence is proposed for renovation to serve as a City Trail system. Museum and Visitor Contact Station for the National Park Service and Sycamore Rouge is a performing arts organization located in the East Roslyn Road (Colonial Heights) Petersburg National Battlefield. The Museum would provide a per- heart of Old Towne Petersburg that produces over 200 events annu- manent residence for various historical artifacts and promote under- ally, including show stopping jazz performances, Parisian-style caba- Public, city-maintained marina has slips and ramps for motorized standing of past history in order to inform the present and create a ret, live theatre and classic films. Sycamore Rouge is dedicated to boats and non-motorized boats, as well as a separate pier, an over- better quality of life. The Museum would house historical collections enriching the region by encouraging involvement in the arts. It in- Privately-owned but publicly accessible. Slips and ramp available for a look and picnic tables. of maps, photographic images, artifacts and exhibits to include inter- cludes a relaxed dining area and lounge with world-class gourmet variety of boats. 1051 Riverside Avenue (Hopewell) active technologies. creations inspired by European bistros and Parisian sidewalk cafes. 1604 Fine Street (Prince George County) 510 Cedar Lane (Hopewell) 21 West Old Street (Petersburg)

A Specialty Park with The park consists of 22 acres which overlook Swift Creek, and is lo- basketball courts, tennis The City Point Early History Museum displays exhibitions highlighting The Petersburg Area Art League showcases the works of local artists cated across from Tussing Elementary School on White Bank Park courts, water fountain, the rich history of the area. It is housed in the St. Dennis Chapel in the through exhibitions that change on the second Friday of each month Road. The park includes two picnic pavilions which accommodate baseball/softball, an open National Historic District of Hopewell. The Museum is located in the to coincide with the ''Friday For The Arts!'' event in Old 200 - 300 people each, and 8 individual picnic shelters for smaller play area, restrooms and parking. City Point Historic District, where a walking tour highlights 25 historic Towne Petersburg. The local artists create works in oils, watercolors, groups. 12th Avenue and Division Street (Hopewell) homes and structures dating from 1635 to 1916. acrylics, pastels, jewelry, sculpture and mixed media. For over 70 White Bank Park Road (Colonial Heights) 609 Brown Avenue (Hopewell) years resident artists have conducted art lessons on-site for local students. Original works and prints are available for sale. 7 East Old Street (Petersburg) City Point (today's Hopewell) served as General Grant's headquarters Fort Clifton was a Confederate stronghold on the Appomattox River, during the Siege of Petersburg. Seven hospitals there administered Built in 1763, this plantation home is located at the junction of the serving as an important link in the line that defended Richmond and most of the care for the injured and mortally wounded. Casualties James and Appomattox Rivers. It is a National Park Service site and Petersburg in 1864 and 1865. Located on a high bluff at the junction were originally interred in burial grounds near the hospitals. Later part of Petersburg National Battlefield. Weddings and receptions may Located in the historic Farmers’ Bank, ca. 1817, one of only a few bank of the Appomattox River and Swift Creek, the fort controlled naviga- they were re-interred at City Point National Cemetery. More than be held on the grounds. museums in the U.S., the Visitors' Center offers one-stop shopping tion on the river north of Petersburg and was a formidable defensive 5,200 Federals are buried there, including at least 1,000 African- 1001 Pecan Avenue (Hopewell) including statewide tourist literature, local real estate information, bastion that wasn't taken by Union forces until the fall of Petersburg Americans who died fighting for the Union. The cemetery was listed and maps. on April 3, 1865. on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. 19 Bollingbrook Street (Petersburg) 5501 Conduit Road (Colonial Heights) 10th Avenue at Davis Street (Hopewell) 

Lake Chesdin is a 3,100-acre water supply reservoir on the Chester- The Petersburg Courthouse, built between 1837 and 1839, was the The Hopewell Visitor Center offers one-stop shopping including state- This river overlook provides opportunities to view wildlife including While laying siege to Petersburg during the Civil War, General Ulysses field-Dinwiddie County line administered by the Appomattox River official Confederate headquarters during the Siege of Petersburg. On wide tourist literature, local real estate information, maps, snacks, eagles, ospreys and great blue herons. The site is accessible from S. Grant established his headquarters at City Point, a small port town Water Authority. Chesdin is a very productive lake that offers excel- April 20, 1861, local volunteers formed in its square to enlist. On June beverages and a gift shop. Riverside Drive off Randolph Road near the C. Hardaway Marks at the confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers. Overnight, lent largemouth bass fishing, good crappie fishing (both black and 9, 1864, its bell sounded the warning for the local militia to meet the 4100 Oaklawn Boulevard (Hopewell) Bridge. The overlook has a view of the Appomattox River as it flows the town and adjacent Appomattox Plantation became one of the white) in spring and fall, and a great channel catfish fishery. The pub- advancing Union cavalry. During the Siege, soldiers from both sides toward its confluence with the . busiest ports in the world as hundreds of ships delivered food, cloth- For more information, please visit lic boat ramp and handicap-accessible fishing pier are open 24 hours a could see the courthouse clock from the trenches and they set their Riverside Drive and Randolph Road (Hopewell) ing and ammunition. While running the war from City Point, General these websites: day. timepieces by it. The clock tower was a favorite target of Union artil- Grant received many notable political and military visitors, including Chesdin Lake Road (Dinwiddie County) lerists, who poured an estimated 20,000 shells into the city. When Point of Rocks Park offers 3 President Abraham Lincoln and General William T. Sherman. Petersburg fell on April 3, 1865 a Union flag waved above it. miles of trails providing access 1001 Pecan Avenue (Hopewell) Friends of the Lower Appomattox River: 150 North Sycamore Street (Petersburg) to several habitats, including Located off of Appomattox Street across from the new Appomattox www.folar-va.org eastern deciduous forest, the Regional Library. Trails, benches, fishing, a walking bridge crossing banks of the Appomattox River, and a wonderful view of the Appomattox River. Woodlands of maple, sycamore, sweetgum, oak, ash, and pine sur- Petersburg Area Regional Tourism: round the launch site, which includes a paved parkway with picnic and tidal freshwater marsh. The 205 Appomattox Street (Hopewell) There is a boardwalk, benches, picnic tables, a gazebo, and rest- facilities. The woodlands serve as habitat for a variety of birds, as do Built in 1823 by Robert Bolling IV, Centre Hill Mansion remained an forest edge may be entered from rooms. This is a popular fishing spot. It is on the James River. www.petersburgarea.org the open fields just north of the park. From the boat launch, look for opulent Petersburg residence until 1936. The interior features out- several parking lots behind the tennis Pecan Avenue (Hopewell) spotted sandpiper on the rocks and fish-eating birds such as belted standing examples of Greek revival architectural ornamentation as courts where there are also picnic facilities. Colonial Heights Appomattox River Trail System: kingfisher. A short trip to the road's end will allow you to scan the well as earlier Federal style and later Colonial Revival style architec- The trails through the forest offer viewing One of Hopewell's most visible landmarks, the Beacon Theatre www.colonialheightstrails.org reservoir for osprey and wintering waterfowl. tural modifications. Through guided tours, visitors learn about the access for a variety of typical eastern birds. As the forest trails yield to opened in 1928 and captured the hearts of film goers until its closing 21400 Chesdin Road (Chesterfield County) history of Centre Hill, including its role during the Civil War and the the freshwaters of Ashton Creek Marsh, the trail continues as a float- in 1981. An ambitious restoration effort begun in 1987 has made it a two Presidential visits to the house. Examples of eighteenth, nine- ing boardwalk. The boardwalk provides an excellent place to study a one-of-a-kind entertainment and meetings venue. The completely Crater Planning District Commission: teenth and twentieth century decorative arts, many from the Peters- number wetland birds and dragonflies. Watch the marsh for wetland remodeled reception area, conference center and grand ballroom www.craterpdc.org burg area, are also exhibited. Visitors can also view the tunnel, con- songbirds such as swamp sparrows and common yellowthroat in feature soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive picture windows, dis- structed in the 1840s that led from the back of the house to nearby addition to the waders and bald eagles. tinctive Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and Italian tile work. The The Appomattox River is a Virginia State Scenic River and deservedly Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation: so. Spectacular views of the river are obtainable from the trails that Henry Street. 201 Enon Church Road (Chesterfield County) facility hosts a year-round schedule of musical, artistic and perform- begin at the old visitor's center. The mosaic of habitats should be 1 Centre Hill Avenue (Petersburg) ing arts events, as well as weddings, balls and corporate meetings. www.dcr.virginia.gov attractive to wildlife during any season. Look for mallards and other The final phase of the Beacon's transformation will be the restoration waterfowl, great blue heron, bald eagle and osprey all hunting and of the 637-seat, art deco theatre as a multipurpose performing arts Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries: feeding along the river. American sycamore is the dominant tree spe- Over 50 acres of pristine woods on the river holding 1.5 miles of trail, center. www.dgif.virginia.gov cies in the riparian zone. Shrubby vegetation along the banks pro- Housed in an historic structure built in 1858, the Art Center is a facility this recently created park offers fishing, bird watching, hiking, picnic 401 North Main Street (Hopewell) vides both shelter and food for birds such as northern cardinal, Caro- where local and regional artists create and showcase their work. The pavilions, a canoe/kayak launch, an observation pier, and restrooms. lina wren, eastern towhee and yellow-rumped warbler. A maintained public is invited to view the ever changing exhibits, meet the artists River Road (Prince George County) power line cut is heavily vegetated with warm season grasses, broad- and purchase their works. leaf herbs and small shrubs. The sustained early successional habitat 132 North Sycamore Street (Petersburg) Specialty Park/historical area and gazebo, located at Appomattox attracts many types of birds, such as sparrows feeding on seed Street, with picnic tables, horseshoes and an open play area. heads, especially in the fall. Return to the parking lot and explore the The Anchor Point Marina, a separate facility to serve both Anchor Appomattox Street (Hopewell) mixed woodlands where pine warblers can be heard making their Point residents and the general public, provides wet/ dry slips, and presence known to prospective mates. Woodpeckers, including This planned park will have a canoe and kayak launch, fishing pier, small boats/ canoes are welcomed. Future plans include additional pileated, downy, and red-bellied, work the woods in search of hidden recreational facilities and a trailhead, as well as be part of the Colonial dry storage slips, two private lakes, a recreation center with tennis insect larvae. Also look for tufted titmouse, Carolina chickadee, Heights Appomattox River Trail System (C.H.A.R.T.S.). courts, swimming pool and walking trails. American crow, fish crow, and ruby-crowned kinglet. Archer Avenue (Colonial Heights) 303 Beacon Ridge Drive (Hopewell) Ferndale Road (Dinwiddie County)   With an interpretive period spanning over half a century, from 1815 to Built in 1768 on the banks of the Appomattox River for Colonel John 1873, the Museum maintains a wide array of artifacts: guns, furniture, Banister, Petersburg's first mayor, Revolutionary War Patriot and glass & ceramics, textiles, accoutrements, books, swords, and other framer of the Articles of Confederation, Battersea is an important items. Owned and operated by the City of Colonial Heights, The Vio- colonial urban villa. It is built in the neo-Palladian style that was popu- let Bank Museum boasts some of the most sophisticated and beauti- larized in England in the eighteenth century and embraced in Colonial ful Adam-style ceiling moldings in the country, as well as original Virginia, and features a spectacular Chinese Chippendale staircase. woodwork, doors, fireplaces and floors. Violet Bank served as Gen- This guide was funded in part by the Virginia Coastal Zone Manage- Each year on the third weekend in April, Battersea is the setting of a eral Robert E. Lee's Headquarters from June 8, 1864 to November 1, ment Program at the Department of Environmental Quality through commemorative reenactment of the Battle of Petersburg fought on 1864. Grant #NA10NOS4190205 of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Na- April 25, 1781. 300 Virginia Avenue (Colonial Heights) tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Coastal 1289 Upper Appomattox Street (Petersburg) Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.