history talks
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Roundtable: Prisoners of War during the Petersburg Campaign
Join speaker Tim Talbott as he explores wartime prisoners in a presentation titled, “Gobbled Up: Prisoners of War during the Petersburg Campaign.” Tim Talbott is the current Chief Administrative Officer... Read more »
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Tea & Tidings
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesTravel back to the Victorian era, when many of our Christmas traditions first made their appearance in everyday society. The first Christmas card, the first Christmas crackers, the first Christmas... Read more »
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Roundtable: Charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery
Join speaker Dr. David Urquia as he discusses the "Charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery." The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month... Read more »
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Roundtable: Explosion at City Point
Join speaker Kenny Bage as he shares the "The Explosion at City Point." City Point was founded as a town in 1613 and incorporated as a town in 1826 and... Read more »
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Roundtable: An Artist Talk, Painting the Civil War
Speaker Henry Kidd will discuss, “An Artist Talk, Painting the Civil War.” Henry Kidd is a nationally recognized historical artist. His fine art has appeared in documentaries on the History... Read more »
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Medal of Honor Day
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesThe celebration will begin with a documentary film, which will explain the origins of the Medal of Honor, and it's inception during the American Civil War. Guest speaker Eury J. Cantillo... Read more »
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Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin us as we remember the 158th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. The Park is hosting a full... Read more »
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Roundtable: Battle of Fort Gregg
Join speaker John Fox as he shares the story of "The Battle of Fort Gregg." Mr. Fox's The Confederate Alamo is the first book-length study ever written about the chaotic and... Read more »
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Roundtable: 1862 Peninsula Campaign
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin speaker J. Michael Moore as he shares the story of "The Peninsula Campaign." J. Michael Moore is employed by the City of Newport News and serves as curator for... Read more »
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Memorial Day Remembrance
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesPamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will offer a full schedule of daily programs this Memorial Day. The Park will open from 9:00 a.m.... Read more »
