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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Observance
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park will offer 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.. \nLiving history will take place throughout the day with reenactors portraying American military members from various conflicts. Families will have the opportunity to learn about our nation’s rich military heritage and interact with living historians who will share stories\, uniforms\, equipment and weaponry of America’s fighting men and women. \nA Veterans Day ceremony will start at 11:00 am with a presentation of colors and remarks by Executive Director Colin Romanick\, which will be followed by a cannon fire salute. The ceremony will honor and recognize all of America’s veterans from the American Revolution to the present day. \nLiving history programming will be joined by a Forgotten Soldiers of World War I lecture by author and historian Alexander Barnes. Alexander F. Barnes served in the United States Marine Corps and Army National Guard\, retiring as a warrant officer. He is currently the Virginia National Guard Command historian and author of seven books to include the title\, Forgotten Soldiers of World War I: America’s Immigrant Doughboys. \nA guided walking tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield\, which occurred on April 2\, 1865 will take place in the afternoon. The tour will offer attendees a chance to hear about the events which unfolded on that fateful morning while viewing some of the most well-preserved earthworks in the country. A notable story to be shared is that of Captain Charles Gould of the U.S. 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment who is credited as being the first man to enter the Confederate held earthworks. Gould would later receive the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle. \nAll visitors will have the opportunity to explore the 424-acre park to include the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. A temporary exhibit titled “292 Days\, A City at War” can be toured and is open through December 17\, 2023. It presents the civilian side of the war as the City of Petersburg laid under siege for 292 days from June of 1864 to April of 1865. The exhibit is divided into two parts. The first part examines the history of Petersburg and its impressive growth from its founding around 1675 as a trading post known as Peter’s Point to the secession of Virginia from the United States in 1861. Then the war came\, the second part of the exhibit covers the war years from the secession vote to the end of the siege. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. \nThis event is held in partnership with The Bank of Southside Virginia and Strosnider Chevrolet.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/veterans-day-observance-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,holiday,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Shadows
DESCRIPTION: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 the senses while breaking the silence of the night. The naturally haunting atmosphere of Pamplin Historical Park gives visitors a rare opportunity to experience the Park and battlefield after dark. \nThis event is offered on Friday\, October 27\, and Saturday\, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required to ensure a spot on the tour. Purchase your tickets today by clicking here. The lantern-lit walk begins at the Hart Farm\, located at 6915 Duncan Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. Admission is $17.50 for adults and $7 for children. The minimum recommended age for this nighttime tour is six years old. Flashlights are recommended for all tour participants. Call 804-861-2408 for reservations and directions.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/voices-from-the-shadows-6/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,holiday,living history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T090000
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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 Benjamin Franklin portrayed by actor and historian Barry Stevens. Stevens has been presenting Benjamin Franklin since 2005. His education of Dr. Franklin has led him to read and study extensively on the life and times of this American personality. It has taken him to locations throughout the Colonies known to Dr. Franklin and even to Le Procope restaurant in Paris\, France. Visitors will be invited to engage Dr. Franklin in a conversation and experience interaction with living history. \nAdditional programming includes\, 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 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 cannon 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 events and activities included with Park admission. \nThis event is held in partnership with the Bank of Southside Virginia and Strosnider Chevrolet.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/independence-day-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,holiday,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin 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. to 5:00 p.m. and activities are included with regular museum admission. \n\nThe recreated 124th New York Infantry will demonstrate the life of a Civil War soldier with camp life and drill throughout the day. An display of Medals of Honor can also be viewed throughout the day.\n\n\nA viewing of “We Are Americans: Air Force Academy Tribute to Memorial Day” will be shown at 10:00 am followed by a Breakthrough Battlefield tour at 11:00 am. A special ceremony will take place at 1:00 pm with remarks made by the executive director\, a color guard of soldiers from US Army Fort Gregg-Adams and the playing of TAPS.\n\n\n\nAfternoon programming includes a “Music that Moves the Military” presentation and demonstration followed by a presentation on Mortuary Affairs by US Army Sergeant 1st Class\, Richard Garcia a Mortuary Affairs Specialist at 3:00 pm. Mortuary Affairs is part of the US Army Quartermaster Corps whose duties include locating and identifying remains in the field\, ensuring safe transport of the deceased and their belongings\, and assisting with arrangements and military honors at their burial site.\n\n\n\nAll activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.\n\n\nThis event is held in partnership with the Bank of Southside Virginia and Strosnider Chevrolet.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/memorial-day-remembrance/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,holiday,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
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SUMMARY:Medal of Honor Day
DESCRIPTION:The 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 is the Curator of Science and Technology at the U.S. Army Ordnance TSF at Fort Lee\, Virginia and at 1:00 p.m. he will offer visitors a presentation on the history and evolution of the actual Medal of Honor and the changes in recipient requirements over time. A special display of multiple Medals of Honor will show the changes in designs and the medals for each branch of service being the: U.S. Air Force\, U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy throughout the day. One of the medals displayed was awarded to U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Louis Cukela. Cukela is one of only 19 two-time Medal of Honor recipients who received both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Medal of Honor for his actions in World War I during the Battle of Belleau Woods in France. \nAfterwards\, a special Breakthrough Battlefield tour will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Park’s Battlefield Center. There\, visitors will begin the tour by seeing artifacts from two Medal of Honor recipients\, Captain Charles Gould of the 5th Vermont Infantry and Sergeant John Ezra Buffington\, 6th Maryland Infantry. Buffington’s own Medal of Honor is among the artifacts to be viewed. Tour attendees will then tour the Breakthrough Battlefield with the Park’s Senior Interpretive Ranger\, Jim Partain who will share the stories of both men at the actual citation locations along with other Petersburg Campaign Medal of Honor recipients. \nThe Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest award for military valor in action. In over 150 years since it’s inception\, the Medal of Honor has been awarded to just 3\,535 and only 65 are living recipients today. The standards to award the Medal itself have changed since the Civil War and\, over time the design has also changed several times. Although some changes have taken place over the years\, the Medal has always embraced the values of bravery\, courage\, sacrifice and integrity. \nEury Cantillo began a museum career shortly after college graduation\, first working as a historic interpreter at Plimoth Plantation\, later sailing a replica of one of Columbus’ ships through the Panama Canal\, and then working as the Outreach Coordinator at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester\, MA. At the height of the war in Iraq\, he decided to enlist in the U.S. Army. Cantillo served as an Artillery Officer in the 3rd Infantry Division\, which included a 15 month deployment to the city of Ramadi in Western Iraq. In addition he lead a variety of supply convoys through the desert\, and finally ended the deployment as a Battery Fire Direction Officer involved in the field testing of the Excalibur GPS guided artillery round. He then used the GI Bill to earn a Master’s degree in education\, and began working for the National Park Service at the Lexington and Concord battlefield\, the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings\, and the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington\, DC. He then worked as the Director of Education for the U. S. Navy’s Submarine Force museum\, moved to U.S. Army Center of Military History as the Curator at the Army’s Aviation museum before becoming the Curator of the Army’s Ordnance Training Support Facility\, the first operational TSF in the system. \nThis special event is supported by the U.S. Army Museums and TSF at Fort Lee\, Virginia and the Virginia War Museum located in Newport News\, Virginia. Strosnider Chevrolet is a proud sponsor of the Medal of Honor Day celebration. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/medal-of-honor-day/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,holiday,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
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SUMMARY:Valentine Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join Pamplin Historical Park’s Valentine Tea where park staff are attired in mid- 1800s\, clothing and will present a themed program. Due to the popularity of this program\, reservations and prepayment are required. \nSymbols for love and romance have been around for thousands of years\, we have the ancient Greeks and Romans to thank for most of them.  As each century passes\, more lore and more symbols of love and romance are threaded into the ways we show our loved ones how much we care.  History and fiction both show us happy couples\, tragic romances\, and today even self-love. \nYet it remains standard to give your loved one a sweet-smelling rose\, tasty chocolates\, blazoning red hearts\, or tempestuous love songs with a beat made to dance.  Come\, take a chair for our Valentine’s Day tea.  Learn about these symbols have changed their meaning over time\, and how they have changed into our cards and gifts for each other today.  We will tempt you with tantalizing tea\, a festive feast\, and a program filled with symbols of love. \nThis in person event cost is $30.00 per person for non-members and $25.00 for park members. \nDue to the popularity of this program\, reservations and prepayment are required. Click here to purchase your tickets today or call (804) 861-2408. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/valentine-tea-6/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,food,holiday,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20221117T190553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T220545Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the holidays with living historians from the American Revolution and Civil War who will will share; soldier’s life\, holiday traditions and demonstrate weapons. \nThe Harken Back String Band will perform a selection of holiday music for all to enjoy. Make and take home craft activities along book readings and a visit from Santa will excite the young and young at heart. \nA separate ticketed “Tea & Tidings” event will be held at 2:30 pm. \nTravel 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 tree\, all of the items we take for granted came about during the 19th century. \nWhile you enjoy unlimited refills in your tea cup\, and snack on tea treats\, play various Victorian holiday games! Many games have an element of skill or smarts needed. While others are meant to tell fortunes for the new year. Snapdragon involves raisins and fire! (Please note that we will not be playing this game during the tea program). \nLearn about the food for the holiday feasts of Yule Tides past. The sweet treats\, the main meal\, the side dishes\, all will be told where and when their traditions originated. Learn what recipes followed into the 21st century! \nGet your Tea & Tidings tickets today by clicking here. \nSchedule: \n10:00- 10:45 am\nWar So Terrible\n\n\n11:00- 11:45 am\nChristmas through the Ages\nRevolutionary and Civil War Soldiers\,\nWeapons demonstrations and Holiday Traditions\n\n\n12:00- 12:30 pm\nDecorating is For the Birds\nCraft together a few ornaments\, reading The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Anderson\n\n\n12:45- 1:30 pm\nHarken Back String Band\nHoliday Music\n\n\n1:40- 2:00pm\nSanta Claus Comes to Town\nArrival\, Reading of the Twas the Night before Christmas\,\nTalk about Ornaments as Gifts\n\n\n2:30- 4:00 pm\nTea & Tidings: Feasts\, Fun\, & Games\n* Separate Ticketed Event\n\n\n2:15- 3:00 pm\nChristmas through the Ages\nRevolutionary and Civil War Soldiers\,\nWeapons demonstrations and Holiday Traditions\n\n\n3:30- 4:00 pm\nOrnaments or Presents?\nTalk and craft Ornaments as Gifts\nListen to The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry\n\n\nInterpretation encounters will include: civilian Christmas\, Revolutionary War Camp Christmas and a Civil War Camp Christmas.\n  \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/christmas-celebration/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,holiday,literature,living history,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20221206T225942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T225942Z
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SUMMARY:Tea & Tidings
DESCRIPTION:Travel 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 tree\, all of the items we take for granted came about during the 19th century. \nWhile you enjoy unlimited refills in your tea cup\, and snack on tea treats\, play various Victorian holiday games! Many games have an element of skill or smarts needed. While others are meant to tell fortunes for the new year. Snapdragon involves raisins and fire! (Please note that we will not be playing this game during the tea program). \nLearn about the food for the holiday feasts of Yule Tides past. The sweet treats\, the main meal\, the side dishes\, all will be told where and when their traditions originated. Learn what recipes followed into the 21st century! \nGet your Tea & Tidings tickets today by clicking here.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/tea-tidings-4/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,food,history talks,holiday,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20221107T224228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T224514Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Observance
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor America’s veterans this Veterans Day on November 11\, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with activities and programs throughout the day. Visitors can learn about the advancements in weaponry between the Civil War and World War I at a special weapons demonstration at 11:00 a\,m.\n\nA Veterans Day ceremony will start at noon to include a presentation of colors\, cannon fire salute and speech. Families are then invited to join educator and musical soloist Deborah Soderholm. She has combined her two passions of singing and history to bring the music of the past alive. A history teacher and museum educator\, she has also performed on various stages throughout the region doing everything from musical theater and cabarets to opera. She has performed with PCC’s Gilbert and Sullivan operettas\, Opera in Williamsburg\, Williamsburg Players\, Peninsula Community Theater\, Fort Lee Theater Company\, Henricus Historical Park\, and the American Youth Ballet. Deborah has also been heard as a church soloist\, professional Christmas caroler for Merchant’s Square\, acting and singing in programs for Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums and doing the national anthem for sporting events and special ceremonies.   Everyone will enjoy songs of American patriotism and and those from World War I beginning at 1:30 p.m.\n\nAfterwards\, Civil War programming will be joined by a U.S. Army Depot Brigades in World War I lecture by author and historian Alexander Barnes at 2:45 p.m. Alexander F. Barnes served in the United States Marine Corps and Army National Guard\, retiring as a warrant officer. He is currently the Virginia National Guard Command historian and author of seven books to include the title\, United States Army Depot Brigades in World War I.\n\nPamplin Historical Park Executive Director\, Jerry Desmond will conduct a guided walking tour at 3:30 p.m. of the Breakthrough Battlefield\, which occurred on April 2\, 1865. The tour will offer attendees a chance to hear about the events which unfolded on that fateful morning while viewing some of the most well-preserved earthworks in the country. A notable story to be shared is that of Captain Charles Gould of the U.S. 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment who is credited as being the first man to enter the Confederate held earthworks. Gould would later receive the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle.\n\nAll visitors will have the opportunity to explore the 424-acre park to include the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. A temporary exhibit titled “292 Days\, A City at War” can be toured and is open through December 17\, 2022. It presents the civilian side of the war as the City of Petersburg laid under siege for 292 days from June of 1864 to April of 1865. The exhibit is divided into two parts. The first part examines the history of Petersburg and its impressive growth from its founding around 1675 as a trading post known as Peter’s Point to the secession of Virginia from the United States in 1861. Then the war came\, the second part of the exhibit covers the war years from the secession vote to the end of the siege.\n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/veterans-day-observance/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,holiday,literature,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20220524T185716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T204530Z
UID:4427-1656925200-1656954000@pamplinpark.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20220106T174839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T205935Z
UID:4300-1653901200-1653930000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin 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. to 5:00 p.m. and activities are included with regular museum admission. \nSchedule of Events: \n9:00 – 9:30 am Dressing for Mourning at Tudor Hall Plantation \n9:45 – 10:30 am Memory & Mourning at Education Center \n10:45 – 11:15 am Load in Nine Times at Fortifications Exhibit \n11:30 am – Noon Camp Life Demonstration at Military Encampment \n12:45 – 1:15 pm Memorial Day Commemoration at Fortification Exhibit \n1:30 – 1:45 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for “292 Days: A City at War” Exhibit at Battlefield Center \n2:00 – 2:45 pm “292 Days: A City at War” Exhibit Guided Tour at Battlefield Center \n3:00 pm National Moment of Remembrance (Throughout the Park) \n3:00 – 3:50 pm War So Terrible Film at Battlefield Center \n3:10 – 3:45 pm Breakthrough Battlefield Walking Tour begins at Battlefield Center
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/memorial-day-commemoration-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,holiday,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20220106T151005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T193616Z
UID:4289-1644674400-1644679800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Valentine Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join Pamplin Historical Park’s Valentine Tea where park staff are attired in mid- 1800s\, clothing and will present a themed program. Due to the popularity of this program\, reservations and prepayment are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Victorians were creative in divining what their true loves would look like\, what their names would start with\, and other defining features. Victorian men and women attempted to divine their future spouses in all sorts of ways: pouring melted lead into cold water to figure out her future husband’s profession from the shapes made\, dipping hands into various bowls of water blindfolded to determine whether they will marry a bachelor\, widower\, or remain single\, roasting nuts over the fire to find out whether a couple is compatible. \nThis Valentine’s Day Tea we will divine our future loves and spouses.  We will explore some of these fortune-telling methods to see how well they work with current couples\, and allow single folks to explore their possibilities in romance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis in person event cost is $30.00 per person for non-members and $25.00 for park members. \nPurchase in person event ticket(s) by clicking here. \nA separate virtual option is available. The virtual cost is $15.00 per person. \nPurchase virtual event ticket(s) by clicking here. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/valentine-tea-5/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,food,history talks,holiday,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20211105T220328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T222534Z
UID:4250-1638626400-1638631800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Tea & Tidings (In-Person & Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This themed tea offers tasty tea and treats with a program highlighting the holidays as they were celebrated at a distance during the Civil War. \nPark staff attired in mid 1800s clothing will explore how Americans celebrated the Christmas season during the Civil War. It was a difficult time as letters were the only form of communication with family and soldiers often far away from home. Experience how these letters from home brought cheer to soldiers in the field and provided a connection to loved ones back at home. \nAttendees will learn how holiday meals usually required substitutions at home with scarce provisions and soldiers made do with what they could forage around their camp. Even the gifts from home of knitted items or food brought tears to soldiers eyes\, as they might provide the only physical connection to the loved ones who sent them. \nThe Park’s Tea & Tidings will only be offered one afternoon and space is limited. This event is offered both in person and virtually. Due to the popularity of the tea programs\, reservations and prepayment are required. The event will be held at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. The cost is $30.00 per in-person ticket or virtual tickets are $15.00 per person. An additional “Tea Goody Box” can be purchased by virtual attendees for an additional $15.00 each. Call (804) 861-2408 to reserve your holiday experience. \nClick here to purchase in-person tickets. \nClick here to purchase virtual tickets.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/tea-tidings-3/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,food,holiday,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20200617T201309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T204828Z
UID:3508-1632560400-1632661200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:War in the Pacific Living History Event
DESCRIPTION: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\, signals and communications\, and tactical demonstrations. Impressions will range from U.S. Army and Marines to those of British and Russian allies. Civilian living historians will portray goings on at the home front and USO activities stateside. Demonstrations will include medical\, cooking\, weapons and a military uniform and civilian fashion show. A special tactical demonstration will be performed on Saturday afternoon to illustrate the art of fire and maneuver. \nWorld War II\, which was fought between 1939 and 1945\, cost an estimated 85 million casualties both military and civilian worldwide. The United States military casualties amounted to 416\,800. While many were thankful for the surrender in Europe on May 8\, 1945 the war in the Pacific raged on and was far from over. The battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa during the first half of the year gave a glimpse of the carnage awaiting invasion forces set to strike the Japanese home islands. A planned Allied invasion on the island of Kyushu was set for November 1st. There 500\,000 Japanese troops were in position and another 6 million were under arms or able to be called into service. This invasion did not come to pass. The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki forced Imperial Japan to accept an unconditional surrender. The terms were accepted on August 14\, 1945 and a formal document signing ceremony took place aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2nd. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. \nSchedule: \nSaturday \n9:00 a.m.\nLiving History Camps Open to the Public\nBattlefield Center Field \n11:00 a.m. WWII Pacific Theater Weapons Demonstration\nLiving History Demonstration – Battlefield Center Field \n1:00 p.m. Uniform Talk\nLiving History Demonstration – Education Center Picnic Pavilion \n3:00 p.m. WWII Pacific Theater Weapons Demonstration\nLiving History Demonstration – Battlefield Center Field \n4:45 p.m. Living History Camps Closed to the Public\n5:00 p.m. Park Closes \nSunday \n9:00 a.m. Living History Camps Open to the Public\nBattlefield Center Field \n12:00 p.m. WWII Pacific Theater Weapons Demonstration\nLiving History Demonstration – Battlefield Center Field \n1:00 p.m. Living History Camps Closed to the Public \n2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Civil War Camp Life and Rifle Demonstration\nLiving History Demonstration – Military Encampment \n3:00 – 3:45 p.m. War So Terrible – Civil War combat film\nRunning time: 50 minutes – Battlefield Center \n5:00 pm\nPark Closes
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/victory-over-japan-living-history-event/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,holiday,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20210604T212138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T151703Z
UID:4150-1625389200-1625418000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Independence Day as Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the day. Families will enjoy the chance to meet George Washington\, hear about World War I from an American Doughboy\, participate in 19th century games and take part in a ceremony concluding with a cannon fire salute. All visitors will have the opportunity to join staff for tours of the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. \nGeneral Washington (portrayed by Brian Hilton) will discuss the meaning and legacy of the American War for Independence.  You will have the opportunity to interact with Washington by asking questions and offering your own thoughts about the American Revolution\, the Declaration of Independence\, the 4th of July\, and the union of the states.  What better way to celebrate the birthday of our country than to engage in conversation with the “Father of Our Country”?   There will be opportunities for photographs with General Washington following the program.  This is a family friendly event for people of all ages. \nLiving-historians representing the Hanover Independent Company of 1775 will also share how civilians supported patriots and British forces in the American Revolutionary War. Visitors can hear the Citizens of Old Virginia perform musical tunes from the Civil War as they share home front views of the war from both northern and southern perspectives. \nBill Stallings will bring the Great War to life as an American soldier better known as Doughboys from World War I. Visitors can hear about America’s unprepared mobilization and the experience of fighting in trenches and facing new technologies\, during this terrible conflict. Several artifacts from the conflict will also be on display and their importance and stories shared with families and visitors. \nEveryone will additionally be able to participate in games including America’s pastime\, baseball. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. \n\nEvent Schedule\n\n10:30-11:00 am\nRoundball to Rimfire Living History Firing Demonstration\nDemonstration Area at NMCWS\n\n\n\n11:15-11:45 am\nIndependence Day Games Sack Race\, 3-Legged Race\, and other period games\nMeet at Tudor Hall’s West Yard\n\n\n\n12:00-12:15 pm Independence Day Celebration\nFlag Display\, Pledge of Allegiance\, Artillery Firing\nAt Fortification Exhibit\n\n\n\n1:00-2:00 pm “Embarked on a Tempestuous Ocean”\nGen. George Washington & the War for Independence\nLiving History Presentation by Brian Hilton\nEducation Center\n\n\n\n2:15-3:00 pm  The World War I Doughboy\nLiving History Demonstration by Bill Stallings\nEducation Center\n\n\n\n3:15-4:00 pm Breakthrough Battlefield Walking Tour\nMeet at Battlefield Center\n\n\n\nVisit with living historians at Tudor Hall from organizations portraying different periods\, including: Clotho Spinning and Weaving Guild; the Hanover Independent Company of 1775; and the Citizens of Old Virginia\, 1855-1865.\n\n\n\nAlso\, be sure to stop in the Battlefield Center and see our newest temporary exhibit\, “We Fight for Our Rights\, Liberty\, Justice and Union\,” which explores the service of the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/independence-day-celebration/
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,holiday,living history
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20181116T195347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T195349Z
UID:2384-1607176800-1607182200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Tea & Tidings
DESCRIPTION:This themed tea offers tasty tea and treats with a program highlighting the holidays as they were celebrated at a distance during the Civil War. \nPark staff attired in mid 1800s clothing will explore how Americans celebrated the Christmas season during the Civil War. It was a difficult time as letters were the only form of communication with family and soldiers often far away from home. Experience how these letters from home brought cheer to soldiers in the field and provided a connection to loved ones back at home. \nAttendees will learn how holiday meals usually required substitutions at home with scarce provisions and soldiers made do with what they could forage around their camp. Even the gifts from home of knitted items or food brought tears to soldiers eyes\, as they might provide the only physical connection to the loved ones who sent them. \nThe Park’s Tea & Tidings will only be offered one afternoon and space is limited. This event is offered both in person and virtually. Due to the popularity of the tea programs\, reservations and prepayment are required. RSVP by December 3rd to attend in person. The event will be held at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. The in-person cost is $24.00 per person and the virtual cost is $39.95 which includes; a link to the live program feed\, holiday themed tea bags\, a Tudor Hall ornament\, sewing ornament kit\, cookie recipe and tea cup with saucer. The virtual tea box will be mailed to each virtual attendee. Call (804) 861-2408 to reserve your holiday experience or buy tickets on www.eventbrite.com (in person) and www.eventbrite.com (virtual). \n\n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/tea-tidings-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,food,holiday,living history,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20191023T143804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T181409Z
UID:2835-1603548000-1603553400@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Tea
DESCRIPTION:This Halloween season meet the master of terror\, Edgar Allan Poe as portrayed by Charles Wissinger of Richmond Discoveries. Wissinger will read some of Poe’s famous works followed by a question and answer session. \nTake this one time opportunity to experience what Edgar Allan Poe described as\, “Deep into that darkness peering\, long I stood there\, wondering\, fearing\, doubting\, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” from his work “The Raven”. \nThe Park’s Halloween Tea will only be offered one afternoon and space is limited. Due to the popularity of the tea programs\, reservations and prepayment are required. RSVP by October 22nd. The event will be held at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. The cost is $24.00 per person which also includes a general admission to the Park for the day. Call (804) 861-2408 to reserve your experience beyond the dark veil or buy tickets on www.eventbrite.com. \nThe health and safety of visitors and staff is a first priority. The park is following the governor of Virginia’s Phase III Guidelines. Frequent cleaning and sanitation of high contact surfaces is performed daily. Staff members wear face coverings and visitors are encouraged to do so as well. Social distancing of a physical six feet will be maintained throughout the 424-acre park and building occupancy levels will be closely monitored.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/halloween-tea-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:holiday,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20191023T134138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T185957Z
UID:2819-1593853200-1593882000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Proclaim America’s Independence with us on July 4\, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with activities and programs. \nAs essayist John Burroughs stated “That which distinguishes this day from all others is that then both orators and artillerymen shoot blank cartridges.” In the spirit of Burroughs’ quote\, Pamplin Historical Park staff will offer multiple programs throughout the day\, to include a patriotic ceremony with the pledge of allegiance and a cannon fire salute. \nFamilies are invited to participate in 19th century games such as a sack race and 3-legged race among others to be held on the picturesque Tudor Hall lawn. A period baseball game will also be held at the Battlefield Center Field where guests are invited to join in the game. \nAll visitors will have the opportunity to join staff for tours of 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. \nVisitors will see that some inspirations remain the same as Thomas Jefferson observed in his quote\, “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness.” \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/independence-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:holiday,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20190807T204959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T194740Z
UID:2718-1581170400-1581175800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Valentine Tea
DESCRIPTION:At Pamplin Historical Park’s Valentine Tea ladies and gentlemen in period dress will teach guests 19th-century etiquette while they enjoy gourmet tea and snacks. Hear about famous love stories of 19th century couples where love was for better or worse! (Jefferson Davis + Sarah Knox Taylor\, Jenny Wade + Jack Skelly\, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert\, etc). Due to the popularity of this program\, reservations and prepayment are required. RSVP by February 7th. Park Members $20\, Non-Park Members $24
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/valentine-tea-3/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,holiday,living history,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20161208T203351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T194511Z
UID:1415-1575727200-1575732600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Tea & Tidings
DESCRIPTION:The Park hosts several themed tea events throughout the year and this one offers the same tasty tea and treats with a program highlighting holiday traditions.\n\nPark staff attired in antebellum clothing will explore the origins and stories behind traditional holiday decorations such as bells\, candles\, candy canes\, garland\, stockings\, wreaths and more. Discover the origins and traditions surrounding Christmas Cards which began prior to the American Civil War. Attendees will also enjoy what author Richard Paul Evans stated as; “The smells of Christmas are the smells of childhood.” with great tea and treats to evoke memories of the past.\n\nTake this opportunity to experience the holidays with family or friends as C. S. Lewis advised that “Christmas is best pondered\, not with logic\, but with imagination.” Attendees are invited to explore the Park after the event and immerse themselves in our rich national heritage.\n\nThe Park’s Tea & Tidings will only be offered one afternoon and space is limited. Due to the popularity of the tea programs\, reservations and prepayment are required. RSVP by December 5th. The event will be held at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. The cost is $24.00 per person which also includes a general admission to the Park for the day. Call (804) 861-2408 to reserve your holiday experience or buy tickets on www.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/tea-tidings/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:holiday,living history,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20191113T222734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T222734Z
UID:2871-1575709200-1575738000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:A Christmas Past
DESCRIPTION:Experience the holidays in 19th century style. Families will enjoy the opportunity for children to meet a ‘Thomas Nast’ Santa Claus including photo opportunities and the chance to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Thomas Nast is considered to be the “Father of the American Cartoon” and among his most notable works is his creation of the modern version of Santa Claus. \nChildren will have the opportunity to participate in a craft making activity where the finished holiday craft can be taken home or presented as a gift to a friend. Guests are invited to sign a holiday card for mailing to active duty soldiers serving abroad away from home and family for the holidays. \nEveryone can step into the past with holiday trimmings and décor as the historic Tudor Hall is transformed into a mid-1800’s home for the holidays. Costumed interpreters will provide holiday specific programming throughout the day for this full immersion experience. As former U.S. President Calvin Coolidge said\, “Christmas is not a time nor a season\, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill\, to be plenteous in mercy\, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” \nSoldiers throughout time spent some holidays away from friends and family and Civil War soldiers did as well. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how soldiers decorated their quarters for the holidays and celebrated Christmas in the field while on campaign. Costumed interpreters will portray these soldiers and bring this special experience to life. \nAll activities are included with regular park admission and children ages 5 and under receive free admission.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/a-christmas-past-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,holiday,living history
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20191121T210121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T210144Z
UID:2896-1574672400-1576256400@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Toys for Tots Collection
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park is proud to be a collection point for Toys for Tots from November 25 through December 13\, 2019. Park admission is not required to drop off a gift. \nVisitors are invited to bring a new unwrapped gift during this time to the Park for distribution to under-privileged children whose parents cannot afford to buy gifts for Christmas. This coincides with the mission of the Toys for Tots program which “is to collect new\, unwrapped toys during October\, November and December each year\, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.” \nThe stated goal is to “deliver\, through a new toy at Christmas\, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible\, productive\, and patriotic citizens.” \nThe Toys for Tots program was founded in 1947 and is operated by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. As of 2016\, the Toys for Tots Program and Foundation have collected and distributed more than 512 million toys.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/toys-tots-collection-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20181116T194540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T153734Z
UID:2380-1573470000-1573491600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:As former U.S. President Ronald Reagan stated “We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give\, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty\, though it never was. Most of all\, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause.” In the spirit of Reagan’s quote\, Pamplin Historical Park staff will offer multiple programs throughout the day\, to include presentations on Medal of Honor recipients\, a comparison of Civil War and U.S. World War II soldiers\, a performance of soldier’s songs from the Civil War and a ceremony with cannon fire salute. \nPark Director of Education\, Tim Talbott will present a talk at 11:15 am on Medal of Honor recipients from the Breakthrough Battle which occurred on April 2\, 1865. The most notable of these was Captain Charles Gould of the U.S. 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment who is credited as being the first man to enter the Confederate held earthworks. \n\nA Veterans Day ceremony will start at noon with a presentation of colors by the Virginia State University ROTC Color Guard followed by a cannon fire salute. Afterwards\, Civil War programming will be joined by a World War II G.I. living-history demonstration where historical comparisons will be made between the soldiers of both wars. Visitors will see that some elements remain the same and many different as General George S. Patton observed in his quote\, “If everyone is thinking alike\, someone isn’t thinking.”\n\n\nFamilies are also invited to join in soldier’s songs at 2:45 pm from the Civil War with a live performance by the Haversacks and Hardtack String Band. Everyone will enjoy traditional songs of home such as “Just Before the Battle Mother” and more lighthearted songs like “Goober Peas.”\n\nAll visitors will have the opportunity to join staff for tours of the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. A temporary display of World War II artifacts will also be available for viewing in the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.\n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/veterans-day/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,holiday,living history,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20190826T184825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T160247Z
UID:2750-1572098400-1572103800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Tea
DESCRIPTION:This Halloween have a hauntingly good time while enjoying great tea and treats. Learn about the historical importance of 19th century Victorian mourning traditions\, and mourning attire while enjoying fall themed refreshments. Hear about some of the many terrifying urban legends from the Victorian era. Many of these legends were loosely based in fact and then propelled into a contentiousness of fear. \nTake this opportunity to experience what Edgar Allan Poe described as\, “The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends\, and where the other begins?” from his work “The Premature Burial”. \nThe Park’s Halloween Tea will only be offered one afternoon and space is limited. Due to the popularity of the tea programs\, reservations and prepayment are required. RSVP on Eventbrite by October 24th. The event will be held at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. The cost is $24.00 per person which also includes a general admission to the Park for the day. Call (804) 861-2408 to reserve your experience beyond the dark veil.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/halloween-tea/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,food,history talks,holiday,living history,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20191002T180109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T180253Z
UID:2772-1572084000-1572105600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Trick-or-Treat
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park invites guests for a fun day of history and trick-or-treats. The fun starts on October 26th from 10 am until 4 pm. Come dressed in costume and get half off admission for adults and free admission for children. Be on the lookout for candy stops throughout the museum! As a reminder\, weapons of any kind are prohibited with the costume.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:holiday
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20181116T193056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T222714Z
UID:2367-1562230800-1562259600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:As essayist John Burroughs stated “That which distinguishes this day from all others is that then both orators and artillerymen shoot blank cartridges.” In the spirit of Burroughs’ quote\, Pamplin Historical Park staff will offer multiple programs throughout the day\, to include presentations of 1856 Independence Day campaign speeches and a ceremony with a cannon fire salute.\n\nFamilies are invited to participate in 19th century games such as a sack race and 3-legged race among others to be held on the picturesque Tudor Hall lawn. A period baseball game will also be held at the Battlefield Center Field where guests are invited to join in the game. \n\nAll visitors will have the opportunity to join staff for tours of the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond.\n\nCivil War programming will be joined by an American Revolutionary War living-history demonstration where historical comparisons will be made between the soldiers of both wars. Visitors will see that some inspirations remain the same as Ben Franklin observed in his quote\, “Where liberty dwells\, there is my country.”\n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events:  \nLoad in Nine Times \nRifle Musket demonstration \n10:00-10:20 am – Demonstration Area \n 1857 Independence Day Campaign Speeches \nLiving History by Gary Helm & Zachary Pittard \n10:45-11:00 am – Tudor Hall Front Porch \nIndependence Day Games \nSack Races\, 3-Legged Races\, etc. \n11:00-11:45 am \nTudor Hall West Yard \nBreakthrough Battlefield Tour \n11:15-12: pm\, 3:30-4:15 pm \nMeet at Battlefield Center \nIndependence Day Celebration \nColor Guard\, Pledge of Allegiance\, Artillery Firing \n12:30-12:45 pm \nFortification Exhibit \nThe Breakthrough Nine \nPeriod Baseball Demonstration \n1:15 – 2:00 pm \nBattlefield Center Field \nThe Revolutionary War & Civil War Soldier:  \nA Historical Comparison \nLiving History by Bill Stallings & Ethan Brown \n2:30-3:20 pm \nEducation Center \n  \nOngoing throughout the day: \nBreakthrough Presentation \nRunning time: 10 minutes – Battlefield Center \nSlavery in America \nPush button – Running time: 20 minutes \nField Quarter \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/independence-day-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,holiday,living history,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20181116T192515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T211041Z
UID:2363-1558861200-1558976400@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:25th Park Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration to remember what began in 1991 as a historic preservation effort\, which resulted in a phone call and the multi-million dollar Pamplin Historical Park that you see and experience today. \nActivities will be taking place each day. Sunday begins with the opening of the new 25th Anniversary Exhibit featuring artifacts not previously seen by the public. Families will enjoy children’s book readings\, a period baseball game\, a period dance school\, scavenger hunt and crafts. A special time capsule dedication will take place to leave a lasting legacy of the Park to be opened in fifty years. Monday will start with a 25th Anniversary Ceremony at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier and then transition into a Memorial Day Commemoration to include a wreath laying\, honor guard presentation\, artillery firing and the playing of Taps. Other demonstrations will take place throughout the day. \nActivities are included with regular daily admission with the exception of the craft activity where separate fees apply . \n  \nPamplin Historical Park 25th Anniversary Weekend \nScheduled events \nSunday\, May 26 \n10:00 am – 10:20 am       Opening of PHP 25th Anniversary Exhibit (Battlefield Center) \n10:30 am – 10:50 am       Children’s Book Reading (Battlefield Center Theater – Family Under Fire) \n11:00 am – 11:45 am        Period Baseball Game (Battlefield Center Field) \n12:00 am – 12:45 pm       Time Capsule Deposit (Tudor Hall) \n1:00 pm – 1:45 pm            Breakthrough Battlefield Tour (Preservation Focused) \n1:00 pm – 1:30 pm            Children’s Book Reading (Military Encampment – Pink and Say) \n2:00 pm – 2:45 pm            Jamestown Youth Choir \n3:00 pm – 3:15 pm            Children’s Book Reading (Tudor Hall Front Yard Shade – Henry’s Freedom                                              Box) \n3:30 pm – 4:00 pm            Period Dancing School (Cafe and Banquet Room) \n4:15 – 4:30 pm                  Scavenger Hunt and Photo Contest Winners Announced (Café) \n5:00 – 5:45 pm                  26 North Carolina Brass Band Performance (Indoors – Rotunda – NMCWH) \nOngoing throughout the day: \nScavenger Hunt \nPeriod games at Tudor Hall \nCrafts (pay for play; string buzzers at Tudor Hall\, mini-signal flags at the Military Encampment) \nMonday\, May 27 \n8:30 am – 10:00 am            Members Breakfast RSVP & membership required to attend ($15/person in                                              Banquet Room) \n10:00 am – 10:45 am        25th Anniversary Ceremony (NMCWS) \n11:00 am – 11:45 am         Lay of the Land Walking Tour (Tudor Hall) \n12:30 pm – 1:30 pm           Memorial Day Commemoration \nLecture/Jake Wynn\, Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office\, Washington\, DC  (Education Center) \nfollowed by Honor Guard Presentation\, Artillery Firing\, and Taps (Fortification Exhibit) \n1:45 pm – 2:30 pm             Civil War Bugle Calls & Camp Life Demonstration (Military Encampment) \n3:00 pm – 3:45 pm             Breakthrough Battlefield Tour (Battlefield Center) \n3:00 pm – 3:50 pm             War So Terrible: Civil War Combat Film (Battlefield Center) \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/25th-park-anniversarymemorial-day-commemoration/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,holiday,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20181116T184227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T191554Z
UID:2335-1549720800-1549726200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Valentine Tea
DESCRIPTION:At Pamplin Historical Park’s Valentine Tea ladies and gentlemen in period dress will teach guests 19th-century etiquette while they enjoy gourmet tea and snacks. Attendees will also learn about the significance of flowers and how to create the perfect bouquet. Park Members $20\, Non-Park Members $24
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/valentine-tea-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:holiday,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180705
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20161208T182729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T161832Z
UID:1398-1530662400-1530748799@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, July 4th\, come for an Independence Day tribute. See an artillery firing and color guard during a patriotic ceremony. Join us for living history programs and demonstrations by costumed interpreters. See a Civil War era baseball demonstration and see a Revolutionary War presentation by historical interpreters.. \nSee what life was really like for the common Civil War soldier\, or explore what life was really like on an authentic 19th century plantation. \nAll events and activities included with Park admission. \n  \nSchedule \nLoad in Nine Times \nRifle Musket demonstration \n10:00-10:20 am – Demonstration Area \n1857 Independence Day Patriotic Speech \nPeriod Demonstration by Gary Helm \n10:45-11:00 am – Tudor Hall Front Porch \nIndependence Day Games \nSack Races\, 3-Legged Races\, etc. \n11:00-11:45 am \nTudor Hall West Yard \nBreakthrough Battlefield Tour \n11:15-12: pm\, 3:30-4:15 pm \nMeet at Battlefield Center \nIndependence Day Celebration \nColor Guard\, Pledge of Allegiance\, Artillery Firing \n12:30-12:45 pm \nFortification Exhibit \nThe Breakthrough Nine \nPeriod Baseball Demonstration \n1:15 – 2:00 pm \nBattlefield Center Field \nThe Revolutionary War Infantryman and Rifleman \nPeriod Demonstration by Jon Schmidt \n2:30-3:20 pm \nBattlefield Center Field \nOngoing throughout the day: \nBreakthrough Presentation \nRunning time: 10 minutes – Battlefield Center \nSlavery in America \nPush button – Running time: 20 minutes \nField Quarter \n  \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/independence-day/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,history talks,holiday,living history,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180529
DTSTAMP:20260526T110144
CREATED:20161208T182047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T143300Z
UID:1395-1527465600-1527551999@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will offer a full schedule of daily programs on Memorial Day\, Monday May 28. The Park will open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and activities are included with regular museum admission and food vendors Good Doggies Hot Dogs and Hau Lani Hawaiian Shave Ice will be selling treats from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This will also be the first day of one dollar general admission at the Park. \nA special Memorial Day program will begin at 12:30 p.m. During this program\, visitors will learn about a number of specific soldiers and their personal experiences during the Civil War. These “It is with Sorrow that I Write” stories will be presented using source material taken from their own letters. Their stories illustrate the causes and consequences of the Civil War. The program will include an artillery firing followed by the presentation of the colors and a playing of Taps. \nA Breakthrough Battlefield Tour will give visitors a chance to learn about the events of April 2\, 1865 which is followed by bugle calls and a Civil War camp life demonstration. The viewing of “War So Terrible” which follows two Civil War soldiers\, Benjamin Franklin Meyers of the Union and Andrew Jackson Stewart of the Confederacy\, will be shown in the Battlefield Center. \nAll events and activities included with Park admission. \n \n  \n  \n  \nFull Memorial Day Event Schedule: \n10:30-10:50 am\nLoad in Nine Times\nRifle demonstration\nDemonstration Area \n11:00-11:45 am\nLay of the Land\nTudor Hall Plantation landscape tour\nMeet at Tobacco Barn \n12:30-1:30 pm\nMemorial Day Commemoration\n“It is with Sorrow that I Write”\nEducation Center\nFollowed by\nHonor Guard\, Artillery Firing\, & Taps\nFortification Exhibit \n1:45-2:30 pm\nCivil War Camp Life & Rifle Demonstration\nMilitary Encampment \n3:00-3:45 pm\nBreakthrough Battlefield Tour\nMeet at Battlefield Center \n3:00-3:50 pm\nWar So Terrible: Civil War Combat Film\nRunning time: 50 minutes\nBattlefield Center\nNo admittance once program has begun.\nViewer discretion advised \nOngoing throughout the day: \nBreakthrough Presentation\nBy request\nRunning time: 10 minutes – Battlefield Center \nSlavery in America\nPush button – Running time: 20 minutes\nField Quarter
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/memorial-day-commemoration/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:holiday,living history,tours
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