Siege Museum

The Siege Museum, inside a former commodities market from 1839, tells the story of how the city's lavish lifestyle gave way to a bitter struggle for survival during the Civil War: a single chicken could cost as much as $50 in Confederate currency. A 16-minute movie narrated by Petersburg-born actor Joseph Cotten dramatizes the upheaval.

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

Average Rating

100

Although it was a rainy day, I would highly recommend the town and this museum. The docent was very informative and dedicated more time than was alloted; the 1841 Merchant Exchange Building is...

Posted by Peter G. on October 04, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

60

Fantastic building is a US Historic Landmark, a symbol of pride built in the city's heyday. As a museum it tells the story of wars effect on its citizens Negligence for many years is a black mark on city officials. If renovated this museum would rate excellent, especially if it continues to tell the real history. I was told that...

Posted by Anna S on October 11, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

80

The Siege Museum is quite good, and small. The artifacts and photos of life in Petersburg during the 10 month siege of the city by Gen. Grant in 1864 are well displayed and explained. If you have never seen a pleating iron, there is one there.

Posted by William G on September 04, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

80

The staff was friendly and accommodating, inviting us to wander around the first floor to view an interesting collection of pictures by renowned Civil War photographer Mathew Brady. We were soon escorted to the second floor for a film presentation explaining the Siege of Petersburg and it's importance in the Civil War, narrated by local-turned-actor Joseph Cotton.

Posted by ExperiencedEpicurean on September 02, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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80

The Siege Museum gave a good overview of life in Petersburg during the over 9 month siege of the city by Grant's forces and the Battle of Petersburg. Museum staff gave great information and explanation about the exhibits, the history of the siege, and the building itself. This museum is free to active duty military and dependents with an ID;...

Posted by armywife2 on August 25, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Siege Museum is located at 15 W Bank St, Petersburg, VA. This business specializes in Tourist Attractions.

Posted on March 10, 2014. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

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Posted on March 19, 2012. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Housed in an 1839 building that was once used as a commodities market, this museum depicts the lives of the people of Petersburg before, during, and immediately after the Civil War.

Posted on August 22, 2007. Brought to you by discoverourtown.

Imagine a chicken costing $50! This excessive price was demanded of Petersburg citizens during the Civil War. The largest siege of any American city took place here when, for ten months, Union troops relentlessly attacked to facilitate taking nearby Richmond. The subsequent conditions in Petersburg are explored at the Siege Museum. The museum is located in the former commodities market and...

Posted on May 15, 2007. Brought to you by cityseekr.