Liz Z.
6/20/2010
Our tour was very informative- it's easy to spend two hours or an entire day at the church & cemetery. The Tiffany windows in the church are simply stunning!
Blandford Church and Cemetery
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111 Rochelle Ln
Petersburg, VA 23803
Blandford Church and Cemetery in Petersburg, VA, serves as a historic burial ground dating back to the early 18th century, with the oldest marked grave dating to 1702. The cemetery is notable for housing the remains of Major General William Phillips, a British commander during the American Revolutionary War, and features a mass grave for 30,000 Civil War soldiers.
The site offers visitors a glimpse into its rich history through walking tours that highlight significant monuments and burial sites, as well as special events such as Halloween evening tours. Additionally, the Blandford Visitors Reception Center showcases artifacts related to the cemetery and church, enhancing the educational experience for guests.
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Michael S.
8/16/2025
Got there within their posted hours. Church locked, visitor center ghostly. Driving the cemetery was nice but a 35 mile trip each way to see the church was wasted.
William B.
5/23/2011
This is a magnificent old church and is the site of the beginning of Memorial Day. Inside the church is are stained glass windows from Tiffany Studios which represented each of the Confederate...
Jack F.
6/8/2015
Aerial view of the historic church and cemetery grounds, as well as The Crater at Battlefield Park. https://youtu.be/ZcichBA7pPc https://youtu.be/7dVPn_W2TpY
Marcy K.
8/21/2012
The Blandford Church and Cemetery, part of a "threefer," in which we paid for tours of the Siege Museum, the Centre Hill Mansion and the church, was our last stop. It was the only one that...
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