Monday, September 21, 2026

Question: What historic Virginia city provided the 18th- and 19th-century streetscapes for several major productions about freedom fighters, presidents, and Revolutionary War spies?

Answer: Old Towne Petersburg served as a key filming location for productions including Harriet, Lincoln, The Good Lord Bird, and TURN: Washington’s Spies. Its preserved architecture allowed filmmakers to recreate authentic period atmospheres for stories of courage, politics, and espionage.