Valentine Tea

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

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... Read more »

$24

Halloween Tea

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

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. Take this one time opportunity to experience what Edgar Allan Poe described as, “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood... Read more »

Tea & Tidings

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

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. Park 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... Read more »

Mother’s Day Tea

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

Join us for this Mother’s Day for great tea and gourmet treats shared with your special mom as you explore the world of Jane Austen and her stories. Austen focused on on mothers and their children in her works; Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, and Mansfield Park. Discussions will include comparisons between... Read more »

Mother’s Day Tea

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

Join us for this Mother's Day for great tea and gourmet treats shared with your special mom as you explore the world of Jane Austen and her stories. Austen focused on on mothers and their children in her works; Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, and Mansfield Park. Discussions will include comparisons between... Read more »

Tea & Tidings (In-Person & Virtual)

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

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. Park 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... Read more »

Valentine Tea

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

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. The Victorians were creative in divining what their true loves would look like, what their names would start with, and other defining... Read more »

Tea & Tidings

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

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. While you enjoy unlimited refills in your tea cup, and... Read more »

Christmas Celebration

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

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. The 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... Read more »

Valentine Tea

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

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. Symbols for love and romance have been around for thousands of years, we have the ancient Greeks and Romans to thank for... Read more »