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Petersburg National Battlefield
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Tour Petersburg National Battlefield by Segway
Discover a new way to tour Petersburg National Battlefield by stepping onto a Segway Human Transporter. Through an agreement with Petersburg National Battlefield, Segways of Richmond is now offering a safe, easy to use, and environmentally friendly way to tour the site where the longest military event of the Civil War occurred.
Beginning Sunday, January 25, 2009, these 2.5 hour ranger-led tour will be available every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and will cost $50 per person. There will be a brief instructional and safety orientation prior to the tour. Helmets are mandatory and will be provided during the orientation. Tickets must be purchased in advance. To make reservations and purchase tickets please call Segways of Richmond at (804) 343-1850 or visit their website at www.segwayofrichmond.biz.
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Did You Know?
The use of personal watercraft (PWCs or JetSkis) is restricted within the boundaries of Fire Island National Seashore. While not permitted at National Park Service facilities or near shorelines, PWCs may use the marked channels to access some of the Fire Island communities.
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Last Updated: January 20, 2009 at 11:35 EST |