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Veterans Day Observance
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesPamplin 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... Read more »
Roundtable: Fate at Petersburg” The Story of Col. G. L. Prescott, 32nd Mass.”
Join Dr. Sean Heuvel who will present on December 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dr. Heuvel will share the “‘Fate at Petersburg: The Story... Read more »
Roundtable: The Man Who Lost the Civil War Twice
Speaker Dr. Matthew C. Hulbert will discuss, "The Man Who Lost the Civil War Twice: The Life and Legend of Major John Newman Edwards." John Newman Edwards was a soldier,... Read more »
159th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Join us as we remember the 159th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. At 4:40 a.m. April 2, 1865,... Read more »
Roundtable: Myths About Lee’s Surrender
Join speaker Patrick Schroeder as he explores "Myths about Lee's Surrender." Many are familiar with the April 9, 1865 surrender at Appomattox Court House by Confederate general Robert E. Lee... 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: Civil War in Cinema
Join speaker Dr. Brian Steel Wills as he shares the story of "Civil War in Cinema." Ken Burns once said that the impression made on the American psyche by the... 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 »
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 »
