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PETERSBURG
Discover Downtown Petersburg
With more than 400 years of rich, vibrant history, Petersburg has shown incredible resilience and is truly a city on the rise. Stroll along cobblestone streets lined with stunning architecture, browse one-of-a-kind shops, and experience our thriving food and drink scene — from craft beer and fine wine to award-winning dining and decadent desserts.
Petersburg isn’t just a great place to visit — it’s a wonderful place to live and do business. Historic buildings house apartments above bustling small businesses, while beautiful neighborhoods surround downtown with character and charm. We welcome urban dwellers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries alike. And at the center of it all, the scenic Appomattox River flows as a reminder of our past, and a promise of the future.
Who Are We, Why Main Street, and What Do We Do?
Main Street Petersburg is a 501c3 charitable organization founded to improve and revitalize Petersburg’s Historic Downtown. Our Board of Directors follows the Main Street Approach and promotes volunteerism and stakeholder involvement as the best path to a more flourishing and livable Petersburg.
Each of Main Street Petersburg’s four committees
Design
Economic Vitality
Organization
Promotions
Works to advance the following four Transformation Strategies for Downtown Prosperity:
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Arts and Entertainment
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Dining
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Tourism
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Neighborhood Amenities
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We organize clean-ups, help coordinate downtown events and promotions, provide information to assist business and property owners, and, through partnerships at a local, state and national level, are able to provide services and attract grants for Downtown Improvements.
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Belonging to the Main Street family offers incredible support, resources and guidance. Main Street Petersburg is a part of not only Virginia Main Street, but also falls under the huge umbrella of Main Street America. All across the nation, hundreds of communities just like ours, have transformed and grown using the key 4 Main Street Pillars.
Advancing Virginia Main Street Designation
We’ve been awarded the “Advancing Community” status in the Virginia Main Street Program, unlocking funding, training, and planning support.
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Growing Downtown—Block by Block
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WE’D LOVE YOUR HELP!
We welcome and depend on donations of time, treasure, and talent — because together, we rise! Whether you’re a business investing in quality of life for your employees, a non-profit eager to collaborate, a neighbor with a project idea, or simply someone ready to get involved, there are countless ways to contribute.
