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SUMMARY:Medal of Honor Observance Tour
DESCRIPTION:Caravan driving tour. Bring your own vehicle and follow along. Meeting at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Departing at 9am \n\n\n\n\nPark Member? Please call for your reservation (804) 861-2408\, ext 103 \n“In the final days of the Petersburg siege\, Union soldiers fought with dogged determination against their southern opponents and end the Civil War. It was in these conditions that valor became the daily expectation rather than the exception.” \n“From Lewis Farm to Namozine Church\, ‘Five Days of Valor’ traces the stories of five Medal of Honor awardees and the battles of their citations. Join our staff in a driving tour of these fields of honor and the exceptional actions of those who fought on it.” \n\nVisit Evenbrite.com today to reserve your place and purchase your tickets.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/medal-of-honor-observance-tour/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,holiday,outdoors,tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T090000
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SUMMARY:Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Driving Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Let the Sixth Corps Rest: The Other Federal Offensives on April 2nd” caravan Driving Tour. Bring your own vehicle and meet at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Departing at 9AM \nPamplin Park is proud to conduct a caravan driving tour of the key engagements on April 2nd\, 1865 that did not involve the gallant VI Corps. Park historians will bring to life the critical battles that brought an end to the siege of Petersburg\, illustrating how the events of April 2nd were part of a grand offensive in which every Federal Corps on the Petersburg front was involved.. The tour will begin promptly at 9:00 am and depart from the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, VA 23803. Carpools are highly encouraged. Guests will visit the site of Fort Mahone\, Fort Gregg\, Sutherland Station\, and where the V Corps saw combat on Church Road. These events culminated in the Confederate evacuation of Petersburg and Lee’s surrender one week later. The tour will end at approximately 1:00 pm. \nVisit Eventbrite.com to purchase your tickets today! Park Member? Call to make your reservation\, (804) 861-2408\, ext. 103
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/breakthrough-battle-anniversary-driving-tour-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
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SUMMARY:Focus Weekend: Prisoners of War
DESCRIPTION:Visit Pamplin Historical Park for the first of four Focus Weekend events. This event is title Prisoners of War and highlights the capturing prisoners\, which was a major facet of Civil War combat. An estimated 400\,000 to 600\,000 soldiers became prisoners during the war. Union General Horatio Wright’s U.S. Army VI Corps captured 3\,000 Confederates on April 2\, 1865 alone. \nImprisoned officers\, often received better treatment than their enlisted counterparts. Even after the official exchange system broke down\, high-ranking men were still traded for one another. Much emphasis is also given to the prison experience\, and comparatively little to the process beforehand. A processing program will reveal what the moment of capture looks like and the items and information surrendered to facilitate transport. \nThree programs are scheduled for the day: \n11 AM: “Hopeless and Gloomy Enough” \n· Thematic tour of Duty Called Me Here will discuss; desertion and prisons using the artifacts and overarching themes in each room\, as well as the story of Henry Robinson Berkeley\, a comrade who experienced capture. \n12 PM: Immortal 600 Presentation \n· Lecture/presentation on the Immortal 600: Federal and Confederate forces using prisoners to deter bombardment\, 600 Confederate officers endured hardship at Fort Pulaski during the Battle of Charleston. \n2 PM: Prisoner Processing \n· Highlights the experience of soldiers immediately after capture or surrender and what they give up in order to be processed and transported to a prison. \nFocus Weekend Programs are included with paid daily park admission from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. One of “Virginia’s Best Places to Visit” according to the Travel Channel\, and designated as a National Historic Landmark\, Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is a 424-acre Civil War campus located in Dinwiddie County\, Virginia offering a combination of high-tech museums and hands-on experiences. The Park has four world-class museums and four antebellum homes. The Park is also the site of The Breakthrough Battlefield of April 2\, 1865. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/focus-weekend-prisoners-of-war/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history,tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
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SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A “Round Ball to Rim Fire” program will begin at 10:00 am and highlight the types of weapons used in the Civil War to include a demonstration of the loading and firing of muskets. This will be followed by a program comparing soldiers of 1776 and those of the American Civil War in 1861 at 11:00 am. See the differences in equipment\, food\, medicine\, technology and more between these common soldiers of different wars. A presentation on America’s 250th anniversary will then be celebrated with a presentation and cannon fire salute at 1:00 pm. \nA guided tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield will take place at 2:00pm. The April 2\, 1865 battle saw the U.S. Army’s 6th Corps of 14\,000 men successfully assault the Confederate defenses\, and breakthrough to lift the 292-day siege of Petersburg. This forced the Confederates to evacuate both Petersburg and their capital city Richmond. Seven days later\, the surrender took place at Appomattox. Multiple stories of valor will be shared from the battle\, and a display of artifacts at the park’s Battlefield Center include a combatant’s Medal of Honor. Additional programming includes\, living historians portraying soldiers who will share why they fought and explain the equipment and camp life of the men during the Civil War in the park’s encampment area. \nDinwiddie County\, Virginia is home to a great amount of American history to include that of the American Revolutionary War. Dinwiddie County residents formed a Committee of Correspondence and several militia units were raised in Dinwiddie County. Many of these men went on to serve in Virginia state and Continental Army formations throughout the war. Others such as merchants\, supported the army through supplying food and materials or played other vitally important roles in the fight for independence. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. This event is sponsored by the Bank of Southside Virginia. \nThis event is a part of the VA250 celebrations taking place across Virginia\, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War for independence. Established in 2020 to commemorate Virginia’s role in the 250th anniversary of American independence\, the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) aims to form a more perfect union by educating Virginians about their history and civic duty and sharing diverse narratives that capture Virginia’s complete story and role in shaping the nation.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/independence-day-celebration-5/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,education,history talks,holiday,living history,tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 Symposium Optional Tour: The Battle of North Anna
DESCRIPTION:Every symposium begins with our optional tour which takes attendees on a day-long related adventure prior to the first evening speaker on Friday. This year\, you can join Pamplin Park staff as we explore the often forgotten Battle of North Anna. Sandwiched between the brutal bookends of Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor\, The Battle of North Anna is filled with stories of opportunities found and lost\, acts of bravery and cowardice\, strategic brilliance and tactical failure. \nThe tour will leave from the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier at Pamplin Historical Park promptly at 8:00 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m. Stops will include the Massaponax Church\, Carmel Baptist Church\, The Fox House at Ellington Manor\, North Anna Battlefield Park and others along the way. A catered lunch will be provided (included in your registration fee). Reservations are required and space is limited. Registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Full payment is due upon registration. Refunds will be issued\, minus a $10 administrative fee\, through September 25\, 2026. No refunds will be issued after that date. \nSpace is limited and preregistration is required. The cost for non-members is $149 per person and you can download the registration form by clicking here or call Amanda Bennett at (804) 861-2408\, extension 103 to register over the phone.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/2026-symposium-optional-tour-the-battle-of-north-anna/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,outdoors,symposium,tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T183000
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SUMMARY:Voices From The Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is observing Halloween with an opportunity to experience “Voices from the Shadows.” The Park is offering this annual evening event on two nights\, October 23rd and October 24th\, 2026 at both 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The tours are offered twice nightly and pre-registration is required for each tour. \nGuides will lead visitors by lanterns through the park’s historic Tudor Hall area\, to include a nearby cemetery as they encounter folklore that has come to life. Multiple scenes with actors in period costuming will bring to life the stories that both entertain and provide suspense. Encounters will range from a Sasquatch-like creature\, the occult and even a duel between suitors. \nTours will be accompanied by sights and sounds that heighten the senses while breaking the silence of the night. Inspired by folklore and real events\, the naturally haunting atmosphere of Pamplin Historical Park gives visitors a rare opportunity to experience the Park and battlefield after dark. \nThis annual event is offered on Friday\, October 23\, and Saturday\, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required to ensure a spot on the tour. The lantern-lit walk begins at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. Admission is $17.50 for adults and $7 for children ages 6-12. The minimum recommended age for this nighttime tour is six years old. Flashlights are recommended for all tour participants. Registration is available online at eventbrite.com to secure tickets and more information. Tickets are limited for each performance. This event is sponsored by the Bank of Southside Virginia. \nBuy your tickets today by clicking eventbrite.com!
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/voices-from-the-shadows-8/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join Pamplin Historical Park as we honor America’s veterans this Veterans Day weekend on November 7-8\, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with activities and programs. \nAs former U.S. President\, General George Washington stated in his farewell orders to the Continental Army\, “The unparalleled perseverance of the armies of the United States\, through almost every possible suffering and discouragement for the space of eight long years\, was little short of a standing miracle.” In the spirit of Washington’s quote and honoring service members since the American Revolution\, Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the weekend\, to include; living-history\, displays\, artillery demonstrations by the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues and Breakthrough Battlefield tours. Pamplin Historical Park is offering free admission during Veterans Day weekend\, on November 7-8 only to all active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen. \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. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier has a collection of over 6.000 artifacts and special digital devices provide audio and images at over eighty locations through out the park. Additional interactive displays will bring the soldier’s experience to life and visitors can follow the stories of thirteen “Soldier Comrades” from the Civil War in the award-winning exhibit “Duty Called Me Here.” \nThe free park admission during the Veterans Day weekend activities\, November 7-8\, includes all active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen. This offer is only available to active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen with proper ID\, which includes a Department of Defense photo ID or DD Form 214. Military veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork\, DD Form 214\, as identification of service. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. This event is held in partnership with The Bank of Southside Virginia.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/veterans-day-weekend/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,holiday,living history,outdoors,tours
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