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SUMMARY:Voices from the Shadows Murder Mystery: Who Killed Sergeant Korper?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this murder mystery as groups will join a Provost investigator as he questions suspects and follows leads to help you discover\, “Who Killed Sergeant Korper?” There’s one body\, two wounds and six suspects who all have a motive and means to have committed murder. The investigation takes place on the historic grounds of Pamplin Historical Park and the characters and settings are based on real historical persons and locations. \nIt is the evening of October 31\, 1864. Tudor Hall\, the plantation of the Boisseau family has been taken over as the headquarters of Brigadier-General Samuel McGowan’s brigade as part of the fortified defenses around Petersburg\, VA. On guard duty this particular night are members of the 13th South Carolina Regiment\, Company C. The 13th has served in many battles and campaigns to include Gettysburg and the Overland Campaign. To this date\, the regiment has been reduced to 244 men. Company C was recruited from Spartanburg\, SC and only 28 men remain out of the original 100 who enlisted. Morale is low and the company will lose one more man this night. Not due to enemy action but\, from a more sinister cause… closer to home. \nEach night at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm tours will take place and capacity is limited. Reservations and payment are required at $17.50 for adults and $7.00 for children. \nAll tickets are available online by clicking here. \nYou can also call (804) 861-2408 for more information and to make reservations and payment. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/voices-from-the-shadows-murder-mystery-who-killed-sergeant-korper/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:history talks,living history,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T090000
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SUMMARY:World War II in the Pacific
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. 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 weapons and a 1940’s military uniform and civilian fashion show. A special display of vintage pre-war cars will take visitors back to this pivotal time in America when the transition from peacetime to war took place. \nPartner museums to include the MacArthur Memorial\, U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum\, U.S. Army Ordnance TSF\, U.S. Army Women’s Museum and the Virginia War Memorial will have displays and more for visitors to see and experience. Presentations by authors and historians will be made on the following subjects: U.S. 11th Airborne Division and the Los Banos Raid by Jeremy C. Holm\, Japanese Armor by Eury Cantillo\, “Freedom and Food:” Civilian Experiences in the Philippine Internment Camps of WWII presentation by Jennifer Cottle and Propaganda Poster Art by Colin Romanick. \nJeremy C. Holm is a renowned expert on and historian for the 11th Airborne Division and is the author of the much-acclaimed book WHEN ANGELS FALL: FROM TOCCOA TO TOKYO\, THE 511TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT IN WORLD WAR II. Jeremy is an experienced speaker and lecturer who has traveled around the world to inspire\, educate and entertain audiences from Fortune 500 companies to small community gatherings. Jeremy also curates the 511th PIR’s online historical museum\, www.511pir.com\, and is laboring to build a similar online education center for the 11th Airborne Division at www.11thairborne.com. Jeremy is also excited to announce that he is currently working to produce a two-part series that will cover the full history of the 11th Airborne Division in World War II. \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 US 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 Navy’s Submarine Force museum\, moved to CMH 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. \nJennifer Cottle is a Museum Attendant and Museum Specialist working with the MacArthur Memorial and the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation. Since becoming a staff member she has worked with material in the museum collections to help share the stories of the thousands of Allied civilians interned in the Philippines during WWII with the public through virtual outreach and education programs. Jennifer graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Anthropology in 2014 and worked in the field of archaeology for several years before joining the staff at the MacArthur Memorial. She is currently pursuing a M.A. in Public History and plans to incorporate the food history of the WWII internment camps into her capstone project. \nColin Romanick is the current Director of Marketing & Development for Pamplin Historical Park and has worked in the museum field for over 20 years in the areas of education\, finance and marketing. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration. Romanick worked for the City of Newport News\, Historic Services Division for 13 years. During that time he conducted educational programs\, tours and assisted in the acquisition of artifacts for the Virginia War Museum. Romanick is a published author and contributing writer of numerous historical articles for various periodicals. Prior to joining Pamplin Historical Park\, he has worked as an educator for the US Army Quartermaster Museum at Fort Lee and conducted tours at historic Endview Plantation and Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News\, VA. \nViewings of the Virginia War Memorials’\, Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor which combines original footage with first-hand accounts to tell stories from the “day that will live in infamy” will be shown over the weekend in the park’s Education Center. \nChildren will enjoy craft activities to include World War II coloring books and making a take home project of the Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala.” \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 and separately\, beverages and food may be purchased from vendor Deacon Daddy’s on Saturday\, August 27th. \nSchedule \nSaturday\, August 27 \nTime                                 Activity \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           Living history camps and displays open to public \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           USO Children’s Craft Activities: WWII Coloring Book & The Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala” make & take home item at Freedom Garden (Diana Campbell) \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           US Army Quartermaster\, Ordnance TSF\, Women’s Museums “Angels of Bataan” and other displays at NMCWS alcove off of rotunda (power required) \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           MacArthur Memorial display at NMCWS alcove off of rotunda (power required) \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           Virginia War Memorial display at NMCWS alcove off of rotunda \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           Display of vintage pre-war cars at Education Center/Freedom Garden area \n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM       Viewing of Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor in Education Center \n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM       “Japanese Armor” in World War II presentation by Eury Cantillo (US Army Ordnance TSF) at Education Center \n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM        1940s fashion show at Education Center \n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM            “US 11th Airborne Division” presentation by Jeremy C. Holm in Education Center w/book signing \n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM            WWII Weapons demonstration at Fortification Exhibit \n3:00 PM – 3:45 PM            “Freedom and Food:” Civilian Experiences in the Philippine Internment Camps of WWII presentation by Jennifer Cottle (MacArthur Memorial) \n4:00 PM – 4:20 PM            Viewing of Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor in Education Center \n5:00 PM                            Park Closes to Public \n  \nSunday\, August 28 \nTime                                 Activity \n9:00 AM – 3:00 PM           Living history camps and displays open to public \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           USO Children’s Craft Activities: WWII Coloring Book & The Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala” make & take home item at Freedom Garden \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           Display of vintage pre-war cars at Education Center/Freedom Garden area \n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM       Viewing of Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor in Education Center \n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM       “Propaganda Poster Art” in World War II presentation by Colin Romanick in Education Center \n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM        1940s fashion show at Education Center \n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM            “Los Banos Raid” presentation by Jeremy C. Holm in Education Center w/book signing \n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM            WWII Weapons demonstration at Fortification Exhibit \n3:00 PM – 3:20 PM            Viewing of Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor in Education Center \n5:00 PM                             Park Closes to Public
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/world-war-ii-in-the-pacific/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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SUMMARY:124th New York Living History at Pamplin Park
DESCRIPTION:The recreated 124th New York Infantry Regiment living history group will be at the park on August 13\, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with activities and programs.\n\nFamilies will enjoy the chance to drill with the troops while they share why they fought and explain the equipment and life of the men during the American Civil War. Demonstrations during the day include “Load in Nine Times” where guests can experience the crackle of musketry and view “War So Terrible” in the Park’s Battlefield Center theater. Visitors can also learn about Virginia’s agrarian past as they explore our Tudor Hall Plantation landscape.\n\nAll 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.\n\nThe original 124th New York Infantry Regiment was a volunteer regiment raised in in the summer of 1862 from Orange County\, New York. They became known as the “The Orange Blossoms” when their Colonel\, Augustus Van Horne Ellis issued the men orange ribbons just prior to the Battle of Chancellorsville in May of 1863. The ribbon was to remind them of home and to identify them on the battlefield. They fought in every major battle of the war in which the Army of the Potomac was present. Out of an original strength of 1\,000 new recruits\, the regiment only had 138 original men remaining by June 15\, 1865.\n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/recreated-124th-new-york-encamps-at-pamplin-park/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,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
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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 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:20220402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T170000
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SUMMARY:Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we remember the 157th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. \nAt 4:40 a.m. April 2\, 1865\, some 14\,000 Union soldiers moved forward in the chilly gloom toward the Confederate fortifications six miles southwest of Petersburg. Less than an hour later\, the American flag flew over the Confederate line following one of the most important battles of the entire Civil War. This engagement led directly to the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. One week later\, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House and our nation began the long process of healing. \nThe Park will hosts a full schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors each day. Visitors will have the opportunity to join in a walking tour of the battlefield\, drill with the troops\, see a presentation on period clothing and uniforms\, meet Captain Charles Gould of the 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment (recreated) and more. Author John Selby will also be presenting a discussion on Union General George Meade and his performance during the Petersburg Campaign. Selby will be available afterwards for a book signing of his work “Meade: The Price of Command” and his book will be available for purchase. \nAll programs are included with Park admission. Daily admission for adults is $15\, seniors (65+) and Military w/ID $12.00\, children (6-12) $8\, and children under 6 free.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/breakthrough-battle-anniversary-3/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,living history,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20211104T185814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T185918Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the day\, to include presentations on artillery “The King of Battle”\, a lecture and living-history demonstration on the Spanish-American War\, a live musical performance of soldier’s songs and a ceremony with cannon fire salute. \n\nA Veterans Day ceremony will start at noon with a presentation of colors followed by a cannon fire salute. Afterwards\, Civil War programming will be joined by a Spanish-American War lecture and living-history demonstration in the park’s Education Center. \n\nPark staff will conduct a guided walking tour at 1:45 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\nFamilies are also invited to join in soldier’s songs with a live performance by the Harken Back String Band. Everyone will enjoy traditional songs of home and military life beginning at 2:30 p.m. \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 “We Fight for Our Rights” tells the story of the both the enslaved and free African-Americans who fought for freedom during the American Civil War and their impact on later contributions through the 20th century. The exhibit focuses on the USCT or United States Colored Troops who were formerly enslaved and free African-Americans who joined the Union Army in their fight to end slavery and preserve the Union. \n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/veterans-day-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,living history,Performance,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T130000
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CREATED:20200617T201309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T204828Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,holiday,living history
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20210113T210848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T190000Z
UID:3787-1617440400-1617469200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we remember the 156th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. The Park hosts a schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 3\, 2021 \n10:30 – 11:00 am “Load in Nine Times” firing demonstration at the Museum \n11:15 – 11:45 am Infantry drill and firing demonstrations at the Fortification exhibit \n12:00 – 1:00 pm The Breakthrough at the Hart Farm Walking Tour with Jerry Desmond \n1:15 – 1:45 pm “Defend the Works” combined arms demonstration at the Fortification Exhibit \n2:00 – 2:45 pm Civil War Music Selections by Tredegar Brass at Fortification exhibit \n3:00 – 3:30 pm Infantry drill and firing demonstrations at the Fortification exhibit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe health and safety of visitors and staff is a first priority. The park is following the governor of Virginia’s 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. Hand sanitizer is available at locations throughout the park.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/breakthrough-battle-anniversary-weekend/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20181116T190754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T182358Z
UID:2351-1617440400-1617469200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we remember the 156th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. The Park hosts a schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 3\, 2021 \n10:30 – 11:00 am “Load in Nine Times” firing demonstration at the Museum \n11:15 – 11:45 am Infantry drill and firing demonstrations at the Fortification exhibit \n12:00 – 1:00 pm The Breakthrough at the Hart Farm Walking Tour with Jerry Desmond \n1:15 – 1:45 pm “Defend the Works” combined arms demonstration at the Fortification Exhibit \n2:00 – 2:45 pm Civil War Music Selections by Tredegar Brass at Fortification exhibit \n3:00 – 3:30 pm Infantry drill and firing demonstrations at the Fortification exhibit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe health and safety of visitors and staff is a first priority. The park is following the governor of Virginia’s 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. Hand sanitizer is available at locations throughout the park.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/breakthrough-battle-anniversary-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20180919T215951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T181105Z
UID:2274-1603477800-1603571400@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Voices from the Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At various stops\, guests will encounter escapees on the run\, the sounds of battle\, a surgeon performing grisly work in a field hospital and more. These and other ghouls will recount their stories and share some of the more macabre and spirit-filled folklore from the past. Tours will be accompanied by sights and sounds that heighten the senses while breaking the silence of the night. \nBased on folklore and stories of the Civil War era\, the naturally haunting atmosphere of Pamplin Historical Park gives visitors a rare opportunity to experience the Park and battlefield after dark. “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.” – Edgar Allen Poe \nThis event is offered on Friday\, October 23 and Saturday October 24 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required to ensure a spot on the tour. The lantern-lit walk begins at the museum\, located at 6125 Boydton Plank Rd.\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. 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 or reserve your experience 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/voices-from-the-shadows-3/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,living history,Performance,tours
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:20260419T230504
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
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:20200201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20200108T181151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T181151Z
UID:3122-1580551200-1580565600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:We offer fun volunteer opportunities to help preserve history\, and promote education! As President John F. Kennedy said\, “Every person can make a difference\, and every person should try.” Park staff will share information on volunteer opportunities at the Park and hold on-site interviews on Thursday\, January 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, Tuesday\, January. 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, Saturday\, February 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier\, located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. \nThese volunteer recruitment open houses are held in preparation for the busy spring field trip and travel season. Volunteers are vital in assisting Park staff with visitor needs\, especially during the busy school season. \nVolunteers may assist in a variety of areas that focus on the Park’s goal to help preserve history and promote education. Volunteers from all walks of life are welcome to attend: mature teenagers who want to expand their life experience\, retirees who have time to do something they have always wanted to do\, unemployed citizens who want to keep their skills sharp\, and college students who want to give back to the community. \nThe question of why to volunteer is best summed up by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush’s statement\, “We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves\, a shining purpose\, the illumination of a thousand points of light.” \nFor more information contact Christine Wuebker\, Sr. Education\, Interpretation and Volunteer Specialist\, at 804-861-2408 or email cwuebker@pamplinpark.org.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/volunteer-open-houses-3/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20200108T180742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T180742Z
UID:3118-1580202000-1580216400@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:We offer fun volunteer opportunities to help preserve history\, and promote education! As President John F. Kennedy said\, “Every person can make a difference\, and every person should try.” Park staff will share information on volunteer opportunities at the Park and hold on-site interviews on Thursday\, January 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, Tuesday\, January. 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, Saturday\, February 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier\, located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. \nThese volunteer recruitment open houses are held in preparation for the busy spring field trip and travel season. Volunteers are vital in assisting Park staff with visitor needs\, especially during the busy school season. \nVolunteers may assist in a variety of areas that focus on the Park’s goal to help preserve history and promote education. Volunteers from all walks of life are welcome to attend: mature teenagers who want to expand their life experience\, retirees who have time to do something they have always wanted to do\, unemployed citizens who want to keep their skills sharp\, and college students who want to give back to the community. \nThe question of why to volunteer is best summed up by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush’s statement\, “We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves\, a shining purpose\, the illumination of a thousand points of light.” \nFor more information contact Christine Wuebker\, Sr. Education\, Interpretation and Volunteer Specialist\, at 804-861-2408 or email cwuebker@pamplinpark.org.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/volunteer-open-houses-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20200108T180324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T180324Z
UID:3113-1579784400-1579795200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:We offer fun volunteer opportunities to help preserve history\, and promote education! As President John F. Kennedy said\, “Every person can make a difference\, and every person should try.” Park staff will share information on volunteer opportunities at the Park and hold on-site interviews on Thursday\, January 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, Tuesday\, January. 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, Saturday\, February 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier\, located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. \nThese volunteer recruitment open houses are held in preparation for the busy spring field trip and travel season. Volunteers are vital in assisting Park staff with visitor needs\, especially during the busy school season. \nVolunteers may assist in a variety of areas that focus on the Park’s goal to help preserve history and promote education. Volunteers from all walks of life are welcome to attend: mature teenagers who want to expand their life experience\, retirees who have time to do something they have always wanted to do\, unemployed citizens who want to keep their skills sharp\, and college students who want to give back to the community. \nThe question of why to volunteer is best summed up by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush’s statement\, “We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves\, a shining purpose\, the illumination of a thousand points of light.” \nlunteerFor more information contact Christine Wuebker\, Sr. Education\, Interpretation and Volunteer Specialist\, at 804-861-2408 or email cwuebker@pamplinpark.org.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/volunteer-open-houses/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history,tours
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:20260419T230504
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:20260419T230504
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
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:20260419T230504
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:20191025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20181116T194037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T160550Z
UID:2376-1572028200-1572121800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Voices from the Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At each stop\, guests will encounter an escaped prisoner on the run\, a guard on picket duty being ambushed\, a surgeon performing grisly work in a field hospital and more. \nThese and other ghouls will recount their stories and share some of the more macabre and spirit-filled folklore from the past.  Tours will be accompanied by sights and sounds that heighten the senses while breaking the silence of the night. \nBased on true figures folklore and stories of the Civil War era\, the naturally haunting atmosphere of Pamplin Historical Park gives visitors a rare opportunity to experience the Park and battlefield after dark. “Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.” – Edgar Allen Poe \nThis event is offered on Friday\, October 25 and Saturday October 26 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required. RSVP on Eventbrite to ensure a spot on the tour. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. 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-4/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,living history,Performance,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20190815T214057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T214057Z
UID:2744-1569319200-1569333600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Fall Home School Day
DESCRIPTION:The Park’s education staff is offering a special field trip program on for home school families and associations. Home School Tours at Pamplin Historical Park include educational programs that use fun\, participatory learning techniques to teach historical lessons about life in the nineteenth century. \nEach Home School Tour includes a visit to the award-winning exhibit Duty Called Me Here and two hands-on programs\, Plantation Life\, and A Civil War Soldier’s Life\, led by Pamplin Historical Park educators. These programs are individually designed for children from third to twelfth grade. \nDuty Called Me Here brings visitors face-to-face with the experiences of the nearly three million Americans who became soldiers during the Civil War. Personal audio players enable students to follow the true story of a “soldier comrade.” In Plantation Life\, students study how free and enslaved Virginia families lived 150 years ago and how that lifestyle changed during the Civil War. In A Civil War Soldier’s Life\, students participate in military drills\, observe weapons demonstrations\, and visit the Park’s recreated Military Encampment\, where they experience elements of a soldier’s life. \nTour times are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tours cost $9.50 for children grades K-12 and $11.00 for adults. (Rain or shine). Reservations and a non-refundable prepayment by credit card or check are required. Participants will need to bring their own brown bag lunch. For reservations\, contact a Park Reservation Specialist at 804-861-2408 or email groups@pamplinpark.org.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/fall-home-school-day/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,living history,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20190709T222445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T200429Z
UID:2696-1566032400-1566147600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Buzz'n & Weav'n
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nCelebrate National Honey Bee Day over the entire weekend with us. The Buzz’n & Weav’n event pays homage to beekeepers whose labors insure that we have bees to pollinate crops while also exploring the art of hand spinning natural fibers from animals over the centuries. \nPrograms will include a bee petting zoo by Rockwood Park Backyard Beekeepers Association and Haley’s Honey Meadery will have mead\, honey and bee pollen to share with visitors as they also explain the process to harvest and produce these sweet products. The Huguenot Beekeepers Association will display observation bee hives and explain the daily efforts and processes that these hard working little insects go through to provide so much to humankind. \nThe Clothos Handspinners Guild will demonstrate traditional and modern spinning wheels\, drop spindles and share various activities of the fiber arts. Visitors will learn about the process to dye yarn and how that has changed over the years. In addition to our own sheep and their wool contribution\, Mardelian Farms will have goats and a display with discussion about goat byproducts\, milk and soap. \n\nCraft activities will be included with admission for children to create and take home bee and sheep or goat related projects. \nA specially tailored Tudor Hall Plantation walking tour will be offered. The Tudor Hall walking tour this particular weekend will focus on and incorporate the plantation activities surrounding beekeeping and production of their sweet delights. The various animals\, such as our own sheep\, that produce fiber will also be discussed along with types of products made from wool and other natural fibers. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. \n\n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/buzzn-weavn/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:history talks,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20190611T191730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T215937Z
UID:2679-1563618600-1563724800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:From Forests to Fields
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the mid-19th century efforts to use wood in civilian products and military construction on July 20-21\, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.\n\nPrograms will include several 30-minute woodworking demonstrations at both the Tudor Hall Plantation and the Military Encampment areas. These programs will occur multiple times daily\, so that visitors will have several opportunities to view them regardless of when they arrive.\n\nStaff in period attire at Tudor Hall will demonstrate woodworking skills and the required tools used in the production of common items of the era. Visitors are invited to join in on discussions to include period methods of selecting\, cutting and marketing wood products.\n\nVisitors can also join Civil War soldiers at the nearby Military Encampment as they demonstrate the construction of earthworks\, revetments and other obstacles. Several finished examples will be on hand and guests are encouraged to to help weave gabion baskets used in earthwork construction. Discussions will include how soldiers used every part of the tree for different purposes from firewood to building fabrication.\n\nA specially tailored Tudor Hall Plantation walking tour titled “From Forests to Fields” will be offered at 11:00-11:45 am\, and again from 2:00-2:45 pm. The Tudor Hall walking tour this particular day will focus on and incorporate the necessary removal of timber to create the fields where cash crops grew. Particular attention will be paid to explaining the different types of wooden structures commonly found on Southside Virginia plantations and their various methods of construction. Opportunities for comparing and contrasting the master’s\, and the enslaved (both domestic and field slaves) living quarters as well as their role in the deforestation and construction processes will also be covered. Enslaved people\, from field hand to skilled slaves (carpenters\, joiners\, and coopers) worked with and made products fashioned from wood virtually every day of their lives.\n\nWe will also offer the Breakthrough Battlefield Tour twice during the day\, from 1:00-1:45 pm\, and again from 3:00-3:45 pm. Additional emphasis will be placed on comparing and contrasting today’s battlefield landscape to that of period photographs that vividly illustrate the denuded terrain. Guides will also stress how soldiers constructed earthworks using local timber during the Petersburg Campaign. Tour discussions will also include sharing quotes from soldiers on both sides who described their use of timber and their thoughts on the denuded landscape during the Petersburg Campaign.\n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/from-forests-to-fields/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,living history,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20181116T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T151353Z
UID:2369-1563267600-1563381000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:I Spy: A Civil War Spy Academy
DESCRIPTION:During this two-day camp\, participants will hear the stories of several Civil War spies\, both Union and Confederate\, who did what they could to help their cause through covert means. Campers will learn about the skills needed to be an effective spy; everything from code breaking to effective disguises. Campers will also discover some the technology used during the Civil War that assisted spies in their work. The telegraph and the hot air balloon were both relatively new inventions that clandestine agents exploited during the war. By the end of the experience\, not only will campers have a better understanding of spying during the Civil War but\, they will also have had a hands-on experience pretending to be spies and complete a group spy mission. The camp is open to ages 8-11. Each day of the camp is from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Campers must pre-register and make payment. Camp cost is $100 per camper. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information and to pre-register for the camp.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/spy-civil-war-spy-academy-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,living history,summer camp
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:20260419T230504
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20181116T192724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T203338Z
UID:2365-1561453200-1561566600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:I Spy: A Civil War Spy Academy
DESCRIPTION:During this two-day camp\, participants will hear the stories of several Civil War spies\, both Union and Confederate\, who did what they could to help their cause through covert means. Campers will learn about the skills needed to be an effective spy; everything from code breaking to effective disguises. Campers will also discover some the technology used during the Civil War that assisted spies in their work. The telegraph and the hot air balloon were both relatively new inventions that clandestine agents exploited during the war. By the end of the experience\, not only will campers have a better understanding of spying during the Civil War but\, they will also have had a hands-on experience pretending to be spies and complete a group spy mission. The camp is open to ages 8-11. Each day of the camp is from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Campers must pre-register and make payment. Camp cost is $100 per camper. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information and to pre-register for the camp
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/spy-civil-war-spy-academy/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,living history,summer camp
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:20260419T230504
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:20190310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T230504
CREATED:20190305T171806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T203556Z
UID:2546-1552208400-1557507600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:25th Anniversary Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is launching a “25th Anniversary Photo Contest” to celebrate 25 years of education and preservation. The contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years of age and above.  This contest provides an opportunity for entrants to capture the natural beauty of the 424-acre park and its historic structures and battlefield. \nOne of the most well know photographers in history\, Mathew Brady once said\, “My greatest aim has been to advance the art of photography and to make it what I think I have\, a great and truthful medium of history.” Now park visitors of all ages have this unique opportunity to capture their own moment in time and enter to win one of two $100 cash prizes. \nThe contest will accept photo submissions from March 10 through May 10\, 2019.  All photographs must have been taken at Pamplin Historical Park during the contest period.  Photographs taken prior to March 10\, 2019 are not eligible to be entered. All photographs taken at Pamplin Historical Park are limited to exterior locations. \nDigital photographs only will be accepted.  Photos can be uploaded electronically (along with a completed entry form) and submitted via email to generalmailbox@pamplinpark.org. Entrants may submit photos in one of two categories: Professional or Non-professional. For the purposes of this contest\, a professional is deemed to mean anyone who receives income from their photography and/or services. Participants may submit up to two (2) photographs in one of two categories: Professional or Non-professional. An entry form is required for each photograph. \nA panel of judges will select the winners. Winning photographs will be based on overall composition and technical skill.  A $100 cash prize will be awarded in both the Professional and Non-professional categories. Additional prizes in each category include Second Prize of a $50 Gift Certificate for use in Pamplin Historical Park’s Civil War Store\, and Third Prize of a $25 Gift Certificate for use in Pamplin Historical Park’s Civil War Store. An Honorable Mention prize of a $10 Gift Certificate for use in Pamplin Historical Park’s Civil War Store may also be awarded in the same two categories at the judges’ discretion.  Entrants may only win one prize. Pamplin Historical Park reserves the right to not award all four prizes. \nComplete downloadable/printable contest rules can be found here. \nThe downloadable/printable contest entry form can be found here.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/25th-anniversary-photo-contest/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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