Veterans Day Weekend Celebration

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Multiple programs throughout the weekend, to include a Lunch and Learn on Friday, World War I living-history, demonstrations, displays, presentations, wargames and Pamplin Historical Park is offering free admission during Veterans Day weekend to all active duty Military, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans, National Guardsmen. Check website for schedule.     ...

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Voices from the Shadows

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At each stop, guests will encounter civilians and soldiers who worked, fought and died at the historic site or in the local area. These and other ghouls will recount their stories and share ...

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Civil War in Cinema

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Join speaker Dr. Brian Steel Wills as he shares the story of “Civil War in Cinema.This special event will explore the early and controversial The Birth of a Nation of 1915, through decades of Civil War related films, ending with modern releases like Gods and Generals and Cold Mountain. Major Dundee which stars Charlton Heston, ...

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World War II in the Pacific Weekend

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

This 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 chance to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in the Pacific Theater and about different aspects of a soldier’s life including weapons, signals and communications, and ...

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World War II in the Pacific Weekend

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

This 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 chance to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in the Pacific Theater and about different aspects of a soldier’s life including weapons, signals and communications, and ...

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Independence Celebration at Pamplin Park

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Families will enjoy the chance to meet the Marquis de Lafayette portrayed by Charles Wissinger and play games from the 18th and 19th Centuries, see 18th Century American soldiers drill and hear why they fought, and hear a presentation on Dinwiddie County, Virginia in the American Revolution. All activities are included with regular daily admission ...

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5th Annual Breakthrough Car Show

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today at the historic Hart Farm. The Breakthrough Car Show is open to all makes, models and years of vehicles and anyone can bring out their ride and participate in the show. The first 150 registered show vehicles ...

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159th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

The 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 ...

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Pamplin Historical Park 30th Anniversary Gala

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

The 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 ...

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Petersburg Civil War Roundtable: The Tale of Two Brothers

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Speaker 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. ...

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Civil War Roundtable: Fate at Petersburg

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Join Dr. Sean Heuvel who will share the “‘Fate at Petersburg: The Story of Colonel George L. Prescott, 32nd Massachusetts.” ...

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Veterans Day Observance

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

A 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 ...

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Civil War Roundtable: Civil War Railroads

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Join 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. ...

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Event Series Voices from the Shadows

Voices from the Shadows

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Costumed 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 ...

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Civil War Symposium: Bridges Over Troubled Waters

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Battlefield 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 with many examples of rivers, streams and ravines playing a role in defining battles. A prominent cast of speakers, examines both literally and figuratively examples ...

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2023 Civil War Symposium Optional Tour: 1862 Peninsula Campaign

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Join 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 of the Army of the Potomac on the Peninsula on March 17, 1862 to the Battle of Williamsburg on May 5, 1862. Register online. ...

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Civil War Roundtable: Shenandoah Summer-The 1864 Valley Campaign

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Join author Scott Patchan who will present to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Patchan will share the “‘Shenandoah Summer-The 1864 Valley Campaign.” ...

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Paranormal Investigation

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Join 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. ...

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Civil War Roundtable: Victims for the Grave

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Explore 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 ...

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World War II in the Pacific Weekend

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

This 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, ...

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World War II in the Pacific Weekend

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

This 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. ...

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World War II in the Pacific Weekend

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

This 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, ...

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Independence Day Celebration

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Families 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 ...

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Breakthrough Battle Anniversary

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Remember 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 tour of the battlefield, drill with the troops, and more. ...

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Medal of Honor Day

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

There 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 Battlefield will highlight the stories of MOH recipients from the battle. View original artifacts from two Breakthrough Battle recipients. ...

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Roundtable: An Artist Talk

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Speaker 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. ...

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Breakthrough Trail 5K

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

The 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. ...

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