RICE, Va. (AP) - Hundreds of re-enactors will help commemorate the Civil War's last major battle this month at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park.
Virginia State Parks has scheduled activities March 28 and 29 at the battlefield east of Farmville.
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Visitors will be able stop at the Overton-Hillsman Farm House, which served as a field hospital in April 1865. The property has been restored to reflect conditions the family and soldiers experienced.
The visitor center houses exhibits showcasing artifacts and research about the battles of Sailor's Creek and the war's impact on the residents of Southside Virginia.
For more information, contact the park at
sailorscreek@dcr.virginia.gov
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