Park and trails open daily 9 am-5 pm. North of the US Route 1 Appomattox River bridge in Colonial Heights. Hopewell City Point National Historic Site . Take state Route 36 to state Route 10 West then follow the signs to City Point. Beautifully situated high above the confluence of the Appomattox and James rivers, City Point served as the supply base and headquarters for the Union army's campaigns around Petersburg.
Rangers are on duty to explain the site.
Walking tour brochures are available at the Hopewell Visitors Center, 201-D Randolph Square. Antebellum home overlooking the Appomattox River offers 13 restored rooms. Open for tours. For more information, inquire at the Hopewell Visitors Center, 201-D Randolph Square. Tours include the museum, a 19th century kitchen, and a representation of the colony's first windmill.