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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 »