PICK OF THE WEEK

PETERSBURG The Revolutionary War Re-enactment of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg will take place Saturday and next Sunday.

Stroll the grounds of Historic Battersea and travel back in time as British and American units come together to commemorate the battle that was part of America's fight for independence. Walk through the camps, talk to re-enactors and learn about life in the 18th century. Events are free.

There will be Colonial dance demonstrations, vendors, activities for children, tours of Battersea, a military hospital display, morning and afternoon skirmishes. The battle re-enactment will take place each day at 1:30 p.m. at Battersea on the west end of Washington Street, 1.7 miles from the Washington Street Interstate-95 exit.

Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. next Sunday. Parking is free. For more information, contact the Petersburg Visitors Center, (804) 733-2400, or go to www.petersburg-va.org/revwar/events.htm.