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159th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThe Park is hosting a full schedule of activities and programs open to walk-in visitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear author presentations, living history portraying soldiers and civilians, and artillery demonstrations. Visitors can experience encounters all day with civilians at Tudor Hall and sharpshooters and skirmishers on the Breakthrough Battlefield with reenactors. Additional ...
Petersburg Civil War Roundtable: The Man Who Lost the Civil War Twice
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VASpeaker Matthew C. Hulbert will discuss, “The Man Who Lost the Civil War Twice: The Life and Legend of Major John Newman Edwards.” ...
Pamplin Historical Park 30th Anniversary Gala
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThe evening will feature a State of the Park address by Executive Director Colin Romanick, door prizes, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar with beer and wine. Guests will also be invited to explore award-winning Duty Called Me Here exhibit. Click here to become a member today and receive all of the ...
Petersburg Civil War Roundtable: The Tale of Two Brothers
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VASpeaker Emmanuel Dabney shares the story of ” A Tale of Two Brothers: James and Robert Roantree’s Civil War Experiences.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month. ...
Civil War Roundtable: Fate at Petersburg
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAJoin Dr. Sean Heuvel who will share the “‘Fate at Petersburg: The Story of Colonel George L. Prescott, 32nd Massachusetts.” ...
Veterans Day Observance
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAA living history timeline of America’s military with reenactors and multiple programs throughout the day. Programming includes a lecture on United States Army Immigrants serving in World War I by author and historian Al Barnes, a special ceremony with cannon fire salute and tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield of April 2, 1865. A guided walking ...
Civil War Roundtable: Civil War Railroads
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAJoin Bert Dunkerly who will share the story of “Civil War Railroads.” Dunkerly is a historian, award-winning author, and speaker who is actively involved in historic preservation and research. ...
Voices from the Shadows
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VACostumed guides will lead participants on a special Halloween tour, where they will encounter various historical figures on a real battlefield. Participants will hear ladies recounting scary stories, music in the night and experience fireside encounters, soldiers called to an attack, a surgery and more. Tours will be accompanied by sights and sounds that heighten ...
Civil War Symposium: Bridges Over Troubled Waters
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VABattlefield terrain features and obstacles have been studied by numerous historians and are the blessing or curse of many military commanders throughout time. The American Civil War is no different ...
2023 Civil War Symposium Optional Tour: 1862 Peninsula Campaign
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAJoin Pamplin Historical Park’s Executive Director, Colin Romanick, and Newport News Historic Sites Curator, J. Michael Moore as they examine General McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign, covering the period between the landing ...
Civil War Roundtable: Shenandoah Summer-The 1864 Valley Campaign
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAJoin author Scott Patchan who will present to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Patchan will share the “‘Shenandoah Summer-The 1864 Valley Campaign.” ...
Paranormal Investigation
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAJoin Commonwealth Researchers of the Paranormal (C.R.O.P.) for an exclusive investigation of Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Not recommended for children under the age of 16. There will be quite a bit a walking involved, please prepare accordingly. Reserve your tickets early as space is limited. ...
Civil War Roundtable: Victims for the Grave
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAExplore the life, death, and legacy of the speaker’s fourth great-grandfather, Corporal Robert Henry Gwynn of the 26th Virginia Infantry. When the Civil War erupted, Gwynn was one of roughly a thousand Gloucester men who rushed to Virginia’s defense. In June 1864, he was captured during the action around Petersburg. After a stint at Point ...
World War II in the Pacific Weekend
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThis living history event brings to life the experiences of fighting in the Pacific Theater and the home front during World War II. Guests will have the opportunity to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in the Pacific Theater and about a number of different aspects of a soldier’s life to include weapons, ...
World War II in the Pacific Weekend
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThis event brings to life the experiences of fighting in the Pacific Theater and the home front during World War II. Guests will learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in the Pacific Theater, participate in children's activities and hear presentations and artifact displays from partner museums. ...
World War II in the Pacific Weekend
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThis living history event brings to life the experiences of fighting in the Pacific Theater and the home front during World War II. Guests will have the opportunity to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in the Pacific Theater and about a number of different aspects of a soldier’s life to include weapons, ...
Independence Day Celebration
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAFamilies will enjoy the chance to meet founding father Benjamin Franklin portrayed by actor and historian Barry Stevens. Plus, live music performed by the Harken Back String Band and the opportunity for families to participate in period games. Living historians portraying Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers will share why they fought and explain the ...
Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VARemember the 158th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. Visitors will have the opportunity to join in a walking ...
Medal of Honor Day
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThere will be a presentation on the history of the MOH and how it’s requirements for recipients have changed. A display of MOH medals, a special tour of the Breakthrough ...
Roundtable: An Artist Talk
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VASpeaker Henry Kidd will discuss, “An Artist Talk, Painting the Civil War.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meets the first Thursday of each month. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information. ...
Breakthrough Trail 5K
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VAThe race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the at the Freedom Garden. The course is a mixture of uneven gravel and dirt trails. Awards for male and female in several age groups. ...