Old Blandford Church Attractions
CENTRE HILL MANSION 804-733-2402
Fax: 804-863-0837 freenet.vcu.edu/tourism/histrich.html
15 W. Bank Street, Petersburg, VA 23804
I-95 North take Washington Street Exit (50D). Turn left on Washington, go approximately 1/4 mile to North Jefferson Street, right on North Jefferson then left onto Franklin Street. Go approximately 75 yards and turn right onto Centre Hill Lane.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Mansion built in 1823 by the Bolling family. Interior remodeled in 1840’s in Greek Revival design.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
TYPES OF PATHS: Brick or concrete pathways, most with steps.
ENTRANCE: Front of building, 11 exterior steps, and side of building, 3 exterior steps. Exterior steps, each 7 in. in height. Handrails on left and right. Entry doors, 47 in. wide, easily open out with thumb lever handle located 34 in. above floor. 9 steps, both inside and outside of entrance. Each step is 9 in. high. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Basement level. Doors are 37 in. wide, and open in. Turns to enter. Stall doors open out. 13 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 32 in.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are written scripts.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are documents in large print on non-glossy surface. There is increased wattage lighting in meeting areas.
GIFT SHOP: Counters 37 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Open 10-5. Admission fee.
FARMERS BANK 804-733-2400
800-368-3595 www.petersburg-va.org
19 Bollingbrook Street, Petersburg, VA 23804
I-95 N take Washington St.(Exit 50) Turn left onto Washington St, right onto Sycamore, down to Old Town, turn right onto Old Street. Tour begins at Petersburg Visitors Center.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Built 1817, one of the oldest banks in America.
PARKING: 3 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Concrete and brick pathways approximately 3-4 feet wide have steep grades which would require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Paths are 20-40 ft. long.
ENTRANCE: Located in front of building on Bollingbrook Street. 2 exterior steps, each 8 in. in height. Entry doors, 52 in. wide, easily open in with knob handle located 36 in. above floor.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Open 10-5 Th, Fri and Sat. Admission fee.
OLD BLANDFORD CHURCH & RECEPTION CENTER
804-733-2400 800-368-3595
www.petersburg-va/tourism/blandford.htm
244 N. Market St., Petersburg, VA 23805
I-95 Exit 301, Crater Road.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 18th century church is a memorial to Southern soldiers who died during the Civil War. In honor of the Confederate dead, states each contributed a stained glass window designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Brick and concrete with grass overgrowth.
ENTRANCE: Facing parking lot. No stairs to Reception Center from parking lot. Stairs from road into cemetery to go to Blandford Church. Drive car to other side of church to walk down concrete path, no stairs to church from this path. Entry doors, 36 in. wide, open out with knob handle located 38 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Inside reception center. Doors are 33 in. wide, open in. Accessible stalls have 24 in. wide doors opening in. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 9 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 31 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
GIFT SHOP: Counters 43 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accept cash or check. Open 10-5 daily. Admission fee.
PAMPLIN HISTORICAL PARK & THE NATIONAL MUSEUM of the CIVIL WAR SOLDIER 804-861-2408
Fax: 804-861-2820 www.PamplinPark.org
6125 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803
I-85 to Exit 63A (U.S. Rte 1, South), approximately 1 mile south, left onto Duncan Road, approximately 1/2 mile on the left.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 422-acre park, museums, plantation home, Civil War battlefield, costumed living history demonstrations.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
TYPES OF PATHS: Packed gravel trails connect the various park attractions, dirt and dirt/gravel trails on the battlefield, wooden planking over creeks and low areas. Much of the battlefield is wheelchair accessible, though some grades may require assistance.
ENTRANCE: Main entrance, National Museum of the Civil War Soldier and Battlefield Center are wheelchair accessible. Tudor Hall plantation has a basement display with ramp.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier and the Battlefield Center have accessible rest rooms. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
SPECIAL SERVICES: Guide book and video for guests with disabilities.
For guests with hearing disabilities, written scripts are available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are audio programs and documents in large print on non-glossy surfaces. There is increased wattage lighting in dining and meeting areas.
For guests with mobility disabilities, there are lowered drinking fountains.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Cafe at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Hardtack and Coffee Cafe serves a variety of deli sandwiches and snacks. Vending machines in open areas and water fountains with push bar in braille at both the National Museum and the Battlefield Center.
GIFT SHOP: Counters 34 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC, AE and DS. Personal and Travelers Checks. Hours of operation: 9-5 After Labor Day thru Memorial Day; 9-6 Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open every day except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission fee. Group rates aailable.
PETERSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD 804-732-3531
Fax: 804-732-0835 www.nps.gov/pete
1539 Hickory Hill Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
I-295 South, - Rt. 36/Fort Lee exit - follow signs (approximately 1 mile)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Visitors center/gift shop with exhibits and film presentations. Walking tour around battlefield sites.
PARKING: 4 designated accessible parking spaces, located in front of Visitors Center on either side of ramp. Parking space 8 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 5 ft. wide. Nearby ramps well marked. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Paved and gravel, rough terrain, horse/foot/bike trails (some). Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Length of paths 3/4 of a mile.
ENTRANCE: Located front of the park. 2 entry doors, 35 in. wide, open out with pull (rectangle) handle located 38 in. above floor. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Equipped with baby changing station. Basement of Visitor’s Center. Door 35 in. wide, opens in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 32 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 19 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 32 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at the public rest room.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, signing interpreters are available with advance notice.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits such as touch exhibits of civil war cannons, and signs printed on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 40 in. wide. Counters 6 in. high. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: V, MC, AE and DS accepted in gift shop only. Admission fee. The park has three Visitor Centers; one at the Main Unit (off rte 36), one at City Point-Grant’s HQ (Hopewell, VA), and one at the Five Forks Battlefield in Dinwiddie. Visitor Center hours: 9-5 daily, closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Park Grounds are open from 8 AM til dusk daily.
SIEGE MUSEUM 804-733-2400
Fax: 804-861-0883 www.petersburg-va.org
244 N. Market St., Petersburg, VA 23803
I-95 North take Washington Street (Exit 50D), turn left onto Washington, rt onto Sycamore down into Old Town, turn left onto Old Street, left onto Market, left onto Bank Street, left into parking lot of Siege Museum.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Exhibits and film document Petersburg during Civil War’s longest siege.
PARKING: 13 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Paved sidewalk and driveway around facility do not have steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs.
ENTRANCE: Persons in wheelchairs have a level entrance located in rear of museum. Front entrance has 15 steps 8 in. in height. Glass Doors, 72 in. wide, easily open out with wide clearly marked grab handles located 34 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Ground floor near rear entrance. Doors are 36 in. wide, and open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 33 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for lateral transfer. Sink height is 33 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator. If rear elevator is used, press button and tour guide comes in elevator, opens door and assists if necessary to instruct in self guided tour.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there is amplified movie sound which can be made louder for all attending.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accept cash or check. Open 10-5 daily. Admission fee.
TRAPEZIUM HOUSE 804-733-2400
800-368-3595 www.petersburg-va.org
15 West Bank Street (Tour Begins) House located on Market Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
From Washington Street exit on I-95, go west on Washington Street to Sycamore Street, turn right, north to Old Street turn left then turn left at stop sign (Market Street) turn left at Bank Street (1 block to stop light) turn left into Siege Museum Parking lot. Tour begins at Siege Museum.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Legends of an 1817 house built without right angles to stop ghosts front entering structure.
PARKING: No accessible spaces marked. RV parking on street.
TYPES OF PATHS: Cement sidewalk in front of building. Brick path from sidewalk to back garden is uneven in places, but has no steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Paths are 25-30 ft. long.
ENTRANCE: At front of building facing street. 4 exterior steps, each 7 in. in height. Handrails on right. Entry doors, 44 in. wide, open in easily with round knob located 36 in. above floor. 16 interior irregular steps inside lobby, located to right of room. Each step is 8 in. high and marked with tactile strip/color change. Handrails.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, written scripts are available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accept cash or check. Hours: 10-5 daily Apr-Oct. Closed Nov-Mar. Admission fee.
