Events
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Focus Weekend: Tools of the Trade
Early Americans lived in a world of wood. The forests of Europe had long been cleared, but America had old-growth forests that could provide wood for every purpose. Although by the nineteenth century consumers were able to purchase tools, the process of making simple instruments would have... Read more »
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Focus Weekend: Tobacco
Visit the park to experience our third Focus Weekend featuring tobacco. Production of tobacco was a vital agricultural product and business in Virginia and still is today. The 19th century saw Southside Virginia produce large amounts of tobacco and the park's Tudor Hall Plantation grew the plant as a cash crop. Programs throughout the day... Read more »
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World War II Living History Weekend
The theme this year is "America on the Offensive" where living history brings to life the experiences of fighting abroad and the war on the home front during World War II. Guests will have the chance to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in WWII and about different aspects of a soldier’s life... Read more »
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Roundtable: Retreat From Victory – The Battle of Malvern Hill
Join speaker Frances A. O'Reilly as he shares reflections on the pivotal Battle of Malvern Hill from his new book. The Battle of Malvern Hill on July 1, 1862, marked the climax of the Seven Days’ Battles around Richmond, Virginia. For the first time since the Civil War began, the full might of Maj. Gen.... Read more »
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Fall Home School Day
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is offering a special field trip program on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for homeschool families and associations. Home School Tours at Pamplin Historical Park include educational programs that use fun, participatory learning techniques to teach historical lessons about... Read more »
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Focus Weekend: Faith and Religion in the Civil War
Visit the park to experience our fourth Focus Weekend: Faith and Religion in the Civil War. Religion was omnipresent during the Civil War era. Some denominations, such as the Methodists, were the first institutions in America to split over the issue of slavery. Millenarianism was a belief that the Second Coming would occur in 2000,... Read more »
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2026 Symposium Optional Tour: The Battle of North Anna
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... Read more »
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30th Annual Civil War Symposium – Hot Heads!: Quick Tempers & Rash Actions
The conference will be held on Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Pamplin Historical Park’s Education Center in Dinwiddie, Virginia and will feature presentations from seven outstanding historians: Chris J. Hartley, James A. Hessler, Robert I. Girardi, Dr. Christopher S. Stowe, Dr. Brooks D. Simpson, Jeffry Wert and Dr. Brian Steel Wills.... Read more »
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Voices From The Shadows
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesPamplin 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... Read more »
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9th Annual Breakthrough Trail 5K
Celebrate Halloween at the Breakthrough Trail 5K at Pamplin Historical Park on October 31st by wearing your favorite costume! The best registrant costume will receive a certificate and a $100.00 gift card. Note: This is a family event and any attire with offensive language, inappropriate or sexually explicit themes are strictly forbidden. Starting Time and... Read more »
