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159th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Driving Tour
This will be a caravan driving tour to include five stops and two guides leading the tour to commemorate the 159th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle. The tour will begin... Read more »
Roundtable: The Forgotten Battle of Wapping Heights
Join speaker Dr. Timothy Orr as he shares the story of "The Forgotten Battle of Wapping Heights." The three-day Battle of Gettysburg resulted in over 50,000 casualties and ultimately forced... Read more »
World War II in the Pacific Weekend
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... Read more »
Roundtable: Relics Reunited and the Story of LTC Richard S. Thompson
Join speaker Kenny Bage as he shares “Relics Reunited: The Story of LTC Richard S. Thompson.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month... Read more »
Symposium Special Tour: 1864 Wilson-Kautz Raid
This special guided tour will visit sites from the Wilson-Kautz Raid with Director of Education & Interpretation, Zachary Pittard. Park members pay $129 per person and non-members pay $139 per... Read more »
27th Annual Civil War Symposium
A number of irregular operations took place during the American Civil War incorporating acts of sabotage, ambushes or raids and any number of special reconnaissance missions. These activities were not... Read more »
Veterans Day Celebration Weekend
Join Pamplin Historical Park as we offer multiple programs throughout the weekend, to include a Lunch and Learn on Friday, World War I living-history, demonstrations, displays, presentations, wargames and Pamplin... Read more »
Roundtable: Battle of Dranesville
Join Mr. Ryan Quint who will present on December 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Quint will share the "The Battle of Dranesville." After... Read more »
Roundtable: Over the Deadline at Belle Isle
Join Dr. David Urquia who will present on March 6. 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dr. Urquia will share the "Over the Dead Line on... Read more »
Medal of Honor Day Observance
The celebration will include a documentary film, which will explain the origins of the Medal of Honor, and it’s inception during the American Civil War. A special display on the... Read more »
