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SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Independence Day as Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the day. \nFamilies will enjoy the chance to meet founding father Patrick Henry portrayed by Charles Wissinger and hear his famous “Liberty or Death” speech\, listen the the Harken Back String Band\, participate in a period baseball demonstration and enjoy other period games. Living historians portraying Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers will share why they fought and explain the equipment and life of the men during the War for Independence and the American Civil War. Visitors can also take part in a special ceremony with color guard\, pledge of allegiance and a musket fire salute. \nAll visitors will have the opportunity to tour the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. A mere seven days later\, the surrender at Appomattox helped to secure the Union and began healing a nation. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. \n10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\nRevolutionary War & Civil War Soldiers\nWhat freedom means to each soldier\, Weapons demonstrations\, and camp life\nFreedom Garden & Military Encampment \n11:15 – 11:30 a.m.\nIndependence Day Celebration\nFt. Lee Color Guard\, Pledge of Allegiance\, National Anthem\, Gun Salute\nFortification Exhibit \n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\n“Liberty or Death”\nHear Patrick Henry deliver his freedom speech\nDemonstration Area \n1:45 – 2:30 p.m.\nHarken Back String Band\nLive band playing 19th century music\nNational Museum of the Civil War Soldier\, Rotunda \n2:45 – 3:15 p.m.\nBaseball: Beginnings & the Civil War\nTalk on 19th century baseball\nEducation Center \n3:20- 3:50 pm\nThe Breakthrough Nine\nJoin in a period baseball game\nFreedom Garden \n4:00- 4:45 p.m.\nBreakthrough Battlefield Tour\nPlease meet at the Battlefield Center Lobby \nOngoing throughout the day: \nIndependence Day Celebration & Games\nTudor Hall Yard \nAmerican Independence: Why they fought\n18th century American Soldiers\nFreedom Garden \nCivil War: Why they fought\n19th century Soldiers\nMilitary Encampment
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/independence-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,holiday,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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