Pamplin Historical Park

Roundtable: Shenandoah Summer-The 1864 Valley Campaign
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join author Scott Patchan who will present on October 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Patchan will share the “‘Shenandoah Summer-The 1864 Valley Campaign.”
Scott C. Patchan is a graduate of James Madison University in the Shenandoah Valley. He is the author of many articles and books, including The Forgotten Fury: The Battle of Piedmont (1996), Shenandoah Summer: The 1864 Valley Campaign (2007), Second Manassas: Longstreet’s Attack and the Struggle for Chinn Ridge (2011), The Battle of Piedmont and Hunter’s Raid on Staunton (2011), and The Last Battle of Winchester: Phil Sheridan, Jubal Early and the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign (2013). He has also written feature essays for Blue and Gray Magazine on Cool Spring, Rutherford’s Farm and Second Kernstown; Third Battle of Winchester, Fisher’s Hill, Cedar Creek and two volumes on Second Bull Run. He has also written extensively for Civil War Magazine, North South, America’s Civil War and other historical publications. Scott has twice served as President of Bull Run Civil War Round Table, a member of the Kernstown Battlefield Association’s board of directors from 2000-2014, and worked extensively on the interpretation of the Third Winchester battlefield for the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation. He is also a much sought tour guide at both Civil War and Revolutionary War era sites from New York to Georgia.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

2023 Symposium Optional Tour: 1862 Peninsula Campaign
2023-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, 23803, United States
Join Pamplin Historical Park’s Executive Director, Colin Romanick, and Newport News Historic Sites Curator, J. Michael Moore as we examine General McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign, covering the period between the landing of the Army of the Potomac on the Peninsula on March 17, 1862 to the Battle of Williamsburg on May 5, 1862.
The 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 5:30 p.m. Stops will include the Warwick Courthouse,
Lee’s Mill, Dam No. 1, Endview Plantation, Lee Hall Mansion and others along the way. A box
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 30, 2023. No refunds
will be issued after that date.
Register online today here and then click on “get tickets” and select he add-on quantity or download a copy of the tour registration form by clicking here. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

Civil War Symposium: Bridges Over Troubled Waters
2023-10-20 18:00 - 2023-10-22 15:00
Battlefield terrain features and obstacles have been studied by numerous historians and are the blessing or curse of many military commanders throughout time. The American Civil War is no different with many examples of rivers, streams and ravines playing a role in defining battles. Some already had bridges in place such as the Burnside Bridge at Antietam and other bridges had to be constructed as in the case of the pontoon bridge across the James River. Many of these bridges played a vital role in the battles surrounding them and others were a silent witness to the carnage and fighting between opposing forces. This year’s Pamplin Historical Park Symposium, with an prominent cast of speakers, examines both literally and figuratively examples of “Bridges Over Troubled Waters.”

The conference will be held on Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Pamplin Historical Park’s Museum of the Civil War Soldier and Education Center in Dinwiddie, Virginia and will feature presentations from seven outstanding historians: Peter Cozzens, Jerry Desmond, Bradley M. Gottfried, A. Wilson Greene, John Hennessy, Scott Mingus, Sr. and Brian Steel Wills.

For more information or to register, call a reservation specialist at 877-726-7546 or click this link to register online today. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Download a printable flyer and registration form by clicking here.
The Symposium begins at 6:00 pm with a Welcome Reception for all attendees at Pamplin Historical Park’s National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA.
Park Members pay $339 per person and non-members pay $379. The price includes all lectures, the Friday night reception, two mid-morning coffee breaks, two lunches, and the Saturday night banquet.
*Not a member, but interested in joining? Click here or call Member Services, 877-726-7546 .
Speakers & Topics:
Peter Cozzens
The Battle of Davis Bridge
Jerry Desmond
High Bridge at Farmville
Dr. Bradley M. Gottfried
Bridges at Battle of Antietam
A. Wilson Greene
Brown’s Ferry at Chattanooga
John Hennessy
Stone Bridge at Manassas
Scott Mingus, Sr.
Wrightsville Bridge
Dr. Brian Steel Wills
Battle of Resaca/Oostanaula River

Voices from the Shadows
2023-10-27 18:30 - 2023-10-28 20:00
Costumed guides will lead participants on a special Halloween tour, where they will encounter various historical figures on a real battlefield. Participants will hear ladies recounting scary stories, music in the night and experience fireside encounters, soldiers called to an attack a surgery and more. Tours will be accompanied by sights and sounds that heighten the senses while breaking the silence of the night. The naturally haunting atmosphere of Pamplin Historical Park gives visitors a rare opportunity to experience the Park and battlefield after dark.
This event is offered on Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required to ensure a spot on the tour. Purchase your tickets today by clicking here. The lantern-lit walk begins at the Hart Farm, located at 6915 Duncan Road, Petersburg, VA 23803. Admission is $17.50 for adults and $7 for children. 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.

Roundtable: Civil War Railroads
2023-11-02 07:00 - 20:00
Join Bert Dunkerly who will present on November 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dunkerly will share the story of “Civil War Railroads.”
Robert M. Dunkerly (Bert) is a historian, award-winning author, and speaker who is actively involved in historic preservation and research. He holds a degree in History from St. Vincent College and a Masters in Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. He has worked at nine historic sites, written eleven books and over twenty articles. His research includes archaeology, colonial life, military history, and historic commemoration. Dunkerly is currently a Park Ranger at Richmond National Battlefield Park. He has visited over 400 battlefields and over 700 historic sites worldwide. When not reading or writing, he enjoys hiking, camping, and photography.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

6th Annual Breakthrough Trail 5K
2023-11-04 07:30 - 12:00
This annual event is a partnership between the Park and Tri-Cities Road Runners. The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the Hart Farm located at 6915 Duncan Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. The race course will guide participants through the Civil War Breakthrough Battlefield trails which ended the 292 day siege of Petersburg featuring a beautiful landscape with original earthworks from the decisive battle. Participants will enjoy the safety of a course run entirely on trails with no motor vehicle traffic.
Top adult overall male and female finishers and top youth finishers, in each age group, will receive awards. The start time is at 9:00 am and race day registration is open from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Runner and walker registrations postmarked by October 13, 2023 are $30.00 adults and $10.00 youths with a guarantee of a t-shirt. Thereafter and race day, registration is $35.00 adults and $15.00 youths with no t-shirt guarantee.
All registrations include a Park admission. Payments can be mailed to 5K Breakthrough, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803 or online entry and payment can be made at RunSignUp.com. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
Click here for a downloadable and printable registration form.
Click here for an event course map.
Event sponsorships to promote your business or organization are available by clicking here. Sponsorship deadline is September 29. Call (804) 861-2408 for additional information.

Veterans Day Observance
2023-11-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, 23803, United States
Pamplin Historical Park will offer a living history timeline of America’s military with reenactors and multiple programs throughout the day. Programming includes a lecture on United States Army Immigrants serving in World War I by author and historian Al Barnes, a special ceremony with cannon fire salute and tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield of April 2, 1865..
Living history will take place throughout the day with reenactors portraying American military members from various conflicts. Families will have the opportunity to learn about our nation’s rich military heritage and interact with living historians who will share stories, uniforms, equipment and weaponry of America’s fighting men and women.
A Veterans Day ceremony will start at 11:00 am with a presentation of colors and remarks by Executive Director Colin Romanick, which will be followed by a cannon fire salute. The ceremony will honor and recognize all of America’s veterans from the American Revolution to the present day.
Living history programming will be joined by a Forgotten Soldiers of World War I lecture by author and historian Alexander Barnes. Alexander F. Barnes served in the United States Marine Corps and Army National Guard, retiring as a warrant officer. He is currently the Virginia National Guard Command historian and author of seven books to include the title, Forgotten Soldiers of World War I: America’s Immigrant Doughboys.
A guided walking tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield, which occurred on April 2, 1865 will take place in the afternoon. 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.
All 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 “292 Days, A City at War” can be toured and is open through December 17, 2023. It presents the civilian side of the war as the City of Petersburg laid under siege for 292 days from June of 1864 to April of 1865. The exhibit is divided into two parts. The first part examines the history of Petersburg and its impressive growth from its founding around 1675 as a trading post known as Peter’s Point to the secession of Virginia from the United States in 1861. Then the war came, the second part of the exhibit covers the war years from the secession vote to the end of the siege.
All event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
This event is held in partnership with The Bank of Southside Virginia and Strosnider Chevrolet.

Roundtable: Fate at Petersburg" The Story of Col. G. L. Prescott, 32nd Mass."
2023-12-07 19:00 - 20:00
Join Dr. Sean Heuvel who will present on December 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dr. Heuvel will share the “‘Fate at Petersburg: The Story of Colonel George L. Prescott, 32nd Massachusetts.”

Dr. Sean M. Heuvel serves as Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions at Christopher Newport University. In that capacity, he oversees the admissions process for all of CNU’s graduate programs. He holds a B.A. in Government, M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from The College of William and Mary. He also completed an M.A. in History from the University of Richmond. Prior to this current position, he served as a faculty member at CNU for sixteen years and was an admissions officer in CNU’s Undergraduate Admissions Office before that.

An active scholar in the fields of American military history, higher education, and leadership studies, he has written numerous books as well as articles for refereed journals, encyclopedias, and magazines. His interests include higher education history, the college presidency, the American Revolution, the American Civil War, World War II, and military leadership. Active in foreign study programs at CNU, Heuvel has also lectured at Harris Manchester College, Oxford University, in the United Kingdom. He and his wife and two children live in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

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Christmas Celebration
2023-12-09 09:00 - 2023-12-18 17:00
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Christmas through living historians from the Civil War. These soldiers will share; soldier’s life, holiday traditions through the ages and demonstrate weapons.
Craft activities will be followed by the highlight of every Christmas event being the arrival of Santa. Children and families will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and also hear a reading of “Twas the Night before Christmas.”
All of these activities are included with regular daily paid admission.
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 and America’s premiere participatory experience, Civil War Adventure Camp. For more information, please call 804-861-2408 or visit www.pamplinpark.org.

Roundtable: "A Tale of Two Brothers: James and Robert Roantree's Civil War Experiences."
2024-01-02 08:00 - 17:00
Join speaker Emmanuel Dabney as he shares the story of ” A Tale of Two Brothers: James and Robert Roantree’s Civil War Experiences.”
James Roantree, first served in the 157th New York Infantry with his brother, Robert. After a disastrous day at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, in which James was wounded, he would later recuperate in Philadelphia. Dabney will explore the lives and adventures of these two brothers who fought in the American Civil War.
Dabney works for the National Park Service as museum curator at Petersburg National Battlefield and traces his fascination with Civil War history to fourth grade and growing up in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

Roundtable: "Moments of Contingency in the Rise of Grant"
2024-01-04 19:00 - 20:00
Join speaker Dr. Chris Mackowski who will present on January 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dr. Mackowski will share “Moments of Contingency in the Rise of Grant.”
Ulysses S. Grant is a central figure from the American Civil War. A native of Ohio, Grant answered the call to serve and finished the war as a lieutenant general in command of the U.S. Army. A mere four years later he would be elected to the presidency of the United States. In both his military and political career, Grant was battered by enemies and his reputation suffered. One of his crowning achievements was his personal memoirs. It’s still in print today and has been studied by scholars and continues to shape his legacy. Mackowski will discuss this complex figure in both public and personal life, offering fresh perspectives on his military career and presidency along with exploring personal topics as well.
Chris Mackowski, Ph.D., is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of Emerging Civil War and the series editor of the award-winning Emerging Civil War Series, published by Savas Beatie. Chris is a writing professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, NY, where he also serves as associate dean for undergraduate programs. He has worked as a historian for the National Park Service at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, where he gives tours at four major Civil War battlefields.
Mackowski has authored or co-authored nearly two dozen books and edited a half-dozen essay collections on the Civil War, and his articles have appeared in all the major Civil War magazines. Mackowski serves as vice president on the board of directors for the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust, he serves on the advisory board of the Civil War Roundtable Congress and the Brunswick (NC) Civil War Roundtable—the largest in the country. He is also a member of the Antietam Institute and the U. S. Grant Homestead Association. In 2023, he was honored with the Houston Civil War Round Table’s Frank Vandiver Award and also selected as the Copie Hill Fellow at the American Battlefield Trust.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

Roundtable: The Tale of Two Brothers
2024-02-01 19:00 - 20:00
Join speaker Emmanuel Dabney as he shares the story of ” A Tale of Two Brothers: James and Robert Roantree’s Civil War Experiences.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information or visit https://petersburgcwrt.com.

Paranormal Investigation
2024-03-02 18:00
Join the Commonwealth Researchers of the Paranormal (C.R.O.P.) for an exclusive investigation of Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. We do not recommend this event for children under the age of 16. There will be quite a bit of walking involved, please prepare accordingly. Reserve your tickets early as space is limited! Buy tickets now at Eventbrite.com or call 804-861-2408. Check-In will begin at 6PM at Pamplin Historical Park’s Education Center, 6523 Duncan Road, Petersburg, VA 23803. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com or by calling (804) 861-2408.

Roundtable: The Man Who Lost the Civil War Twice
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:00
Speaker Dr. Matthew C. Hulbert will discuss, “The Man Who Lost the Civil War Twice: The Life and Legend of Major John Newman Edwards.”
John Newman Edwards was a soldier, a father, a husband, and a noted author. He was also a virulent alcoholic, a duelist, a culture warrior, and a man perpetually at war with the modernizing world around him. From the sectional crisis of his boyhood and the battlefields of the western borderlands to the final days of the Second Mexican Empire and then back to a United States profoundly changed by the Civil War, Oracle of Lost Causes chronicles Edwards’s lifelong quest to preserve a mythical version of the Old World—replete with aristocrats, knights, damsels, and slaves—in North America.
This odyssey through nineteenth-century American politics and culture involved the likes of guerrilla chieftains William Clarke Quantrill and “Bloody Bill” Anderson, notorious outlaws Frank and Jesse James, Confederate general Joseph Orville Shelby, and even Emperor Maximilian I and Empress Charlotte of Mexico. It is the story of a man who experienced Confederate defeat not once but twice, and how he sought to shape and weaponize the memory of those grievous losses. Historian Matthew Christopher Hulbert ultimately reveals how the Civil War determined not only the future of the vast West but also the extent to which the conflict was part of a broader, international sequence of sociopolitical uprisings.
Dr. Matthew C. Hulbert is an assistant professor of history at Hampden-Sydney College. Winner of the Wiley-Silver Prize for The Ghosts of Guerrilla Memory: How Civil War Bushwhackers became Gunslingers in the American West (Georgia), Hulbert is also coeditor of Writing History With Lightning: Cinematic Representations of Nineteenth-Century America and The Civil War Guerrilla: Unfolding the Black Flag in History, Memory, and Myth.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information or visit .https://petersburgcwrt.com.

159th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
2024-03-23 09:00 - 17:00
Join us as we remember the 159th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond.
At 4:40 a.m. April 2, 1865, 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 reconciliation.
The Park is hosting a full schedule of activities and programs open to walk-in visitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear author presentations, living history portraying soldiers and civilians, and artillery demonstrations. Visitors can experience encounters all day with civilians at Tudor Hall and sharpshooters and skirmishers on the Breakthrough Battlefield with reenactors. Additional programming includes a guided walking tour “between the lines” of the Breakthrough Battlefield to discover the role of soldiers in the picket lines and interact with reenactors along the way. An additional battlefield tour titled “The Norfolk Light Artillery Blues” will guide visitors to the actual redan manned by the Norfolk Light Artillery during the April 2, 1865 Breakthrough Battle. There, visitors will hear about the role of artillery, the different types of ammunition used, and will see a live firing of the two-gun section.
Authors Hampton Newsome will present “Gettysburg’s Southern Front” and Michael C. Hardy will present “General Lee’s Immortals, the Branch-Lane Brigade,” which is included with regular admission.
Hampton Newsome is author of several books on the Civil War including Richmond Must Fall: The Richmond-Petersburg Campaign, October 1864, published by Kent State University Press in 2012 and recognized as a best book of the year by the Civil War Monitor magazine; and The Fight for the Old North State: The Civil War in North Carolina, January-May 1864, which was published in 2019 by the University Press of Kansas and received the Emerging Civil War Book Award and the Richard Barksdale Harwell Award from the Atlanta Civil War Roundtable. His most recent title is Gettysburg’s Southern Front: Opportunity and Failure at Richmond. Also published by University of Kansas Press, this new book has received the Edwin C. Bearss Book Award for Outstanding Scholarship from the Chicago Civil War Roundtable as well as the Emerging Civil War 2023 Book of the Year.
Michael C. Hardy is an award-winning and widely published author. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he has written on a large array of subjects — Confederate regimentals, Southern places, and personalities — in books, articles, and blog posts. In 2010, Hardy was named North Carolina Historian of the Year by the North Carolina Society of Historians. He was also awarded the James I. Robertson Literary Prize by the Robert E. Lee Civil War Library and Research Center in 2018 for his history of the Branch-Lane Brigade, General Lee’s Immortals (Savas Beatie, 2018). When not researching, writing, and traveling, he volunteers at historic sites, sharing his love for history.
These programs are included with Park general admission. Daily admission for adults is $15, seniors (65+) and Military w/ID $12.00, children (6-12) $8, and children under 6 free.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 23, 2024
9:00am – 5:00pm Encounter Programs all day “Civilians at Tudor Hall” at Tudor Hall
9:00am – 5:00pm Encounter Programs all day “Sharpshooters and Skirmishers” at Breakthrough Battlefield Trail
10:00-10:45 “Gettysburg’s Southern Front,” Lecture by Hampton Newsome at Banquet Room
11:30-12:15 “General Lee’s Immortals,” Lecture on Lane’s Brigade by Michael C. Hardy at Banquet Room
1:00-1:45 Guided walk “between the lines” to discover the Breakthrough Battlefield and learn about the role of sharpshooters and skirmishers and converse with Johnny Reb and Billy Yank.
2:30-3:15 Guided walk to the “Norfolk Light Artillery Blues,” to hear from Gunner Atkinson on the role of artillery during the Civil War and the April 2, 1865 Breakthrough
3:30-4:20 War So Terrible, standard viewing at the Battlefield Center

159th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Driving Tour
2024-04-02 09:00 - 13:00
This will be a caravan driving tour to include five stops and two guides leading the tour to commemorate the 159th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle. The tour will begin promptly at 9:00 am and depart from the Park’s Education Center located at 6523 Duncan Road, Petersburg, VA 23803. Attendees will visit the Jones Farm, Fort Fisher, White Oak Road, Five Forks and Pamplin Historical Park’s Breakthrough Battlefield. Guides will share the historical events, which unfolded at each site and ultimately culminated in the Breakthrough Battle of April 2, 1865. The tour will end at approximately 1:00 pm. Attendees will arrive and depart from the Park’s Education Center located at 6523 Duncan Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 and carpools are highly encouraged.
Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a series of walks in-between driving to the sites. Guests are also encouraged to pack a bottle of water and a snack while traveling through Dinwiddie County. This event will be rain or shine, and guests are encouraged to dress accordingly.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Pricing is $25 per person. Payments can be made by registering online today at Eventbrite tickets or by calling (804) 861-2408.
At 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.

Roundtable: Myths About Lee's Surrender
2024-04-04 19:00 - 20:00
Join speaker Patrick Schroeder as he explores “Myths about Lee’s Surrender.”
Many are familiar with the April 9, 1865 surrender at Appomattox Court House by Confederate general Robert E. Lee to Union general Ulysses S. Grant, which led to the capitulation of other Confederate forces and ultimately the end of America’s bloodiest conflict. However, there’s still much debate about the events during the days leading up to and even after the surrender. Schroeder will explore the myths around the last days of the Civil War and decipher fact from fiction.
Civil War author and historian Patrick A. Schroeder was born in 1968, at Fort Belvoir, VA. Patrick attended Stuarts Draft High School in Augusta County, VA. In the spring of 1990, he graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Historical Park Administration from Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, WV. He has an M.A. in Civil War History from Virginia Tech. From the summer of 1986-1993, Patrick worked as a seasonal living history interpreter at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. In 1993, he wrote Thirty Myths About Lee’s Surrender, which is currently in its twelfth printing. From 1994 – 1999, the author worked at Red Hill, the Patrick Henry National Memorial. From 1999 – 2002, Patrick was an independent researcher. Patrick is now the full-time Historian of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

Roundtable: The Forgotten Battle of Wapping Heights
2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:00
Join speaker Dr. Timothy Orr as he shares the story of “The Forgotten Battle of Wapping Heights.”
The three-day Battle of Gettysburg resulted in over 50,000 casualties and ultimately forced the retreat of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia led by General Robert E. Lee from Pennsylvania into Virginia. Union Major General George G. Meade initially failed to pursue his retreating foe, which caused President Abraham Lincoln to remark “We had only to stretch forth our hands & they were ours.” Meade then decided to try and flank the retreating Confederates and cut them off at Manassas Gap in the Shenandoah Valley. The little-known resulting Battle of Wapping Heights took place in the final days of the Gettysburg Campaign. It’s inconclusive outcome led to two more years of bloody Civil War and was a missed opportunity to bring the war to an early end.
Timothy Orr is associate professor of military history at Old Dominion University. He earned his PhD at the Richards Civil War Era Center at Pennsylvania State University. He is author and editor of Last to Leave the Field (2011) and co-author of Never Call Me a Hero (2017), as well as several essays about the Army of the Potomac. He is the book review editor for the Gettysburg Magazine and author of the blog Tales From the Army of the Potomac. For eight years, he worked as a seasonal ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

5th Annual Breakthrough Car Show
2024-05-11 10:00 - 15:00
Join in the fun of this automotive extravaganza. Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today at the historic Hart Farm, which is part of Pamplin Historical Park located near Petersburg, Virginia. The Breakthrough Car Show is open to all makes, models and years of vehicles and anyone can bring out their ride and participate in the show.
The first 150 registered show vehicles receive goody bags and dash plaques. Pre-register your single vehicle by May 3, 2024 for $15.00 or vehicle registration is $20.00 per vehicle thereafter and at the show.
Show day registration begins at 8:00 am. Participant’s Choice judging will result in over 60 awards. The award presentation will take place at 2:30 pm. Spectator parking and show admission is free. A reduced “day of show only” Pamplin Historical Park admission will be available for those who want to explore the 424 acres of battlefields, historic homes, museums and more.
Vendors will have food, drinks and more throughout the day. Everyone can take part in a silent auction, door prizes and more.
Rain date is May 12, 2024. All proceeds from this event benefit Pamplin Historical Park. This event is in partnership with Car Club Council of Central Virginia.
Located near Petersburg, Virginia, Pamplin Historical Park is about 30 minutes south of Richmond and is convenient to both Interstates 95 and 85 and US Highways 1 and 460. Pamplin Historical Park is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Thanks to the following Gold Level sponsors; Bank of Southside Virginia, Coastal Virginia Auto Show, Dinwiddie Dental, Gary’s Automotive Again, Hale’s Electric Service, Southside Electric Cooperative, Strosnider Chevrolet, VA Cars and Carts, Virginia Motorsports Park and the following supporting sponsors; Advance Auto Parts (Dinwiddie), AutoMeter, AutoZone (Colonial Heights), Brother’s Pizza, Crossroads Ford Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center, EATON Detroit Spring Inc., Food Lion, Grease Monkey Garage, Griot’s Garage Homebase Credit Union, Dalton Watson Fine Books, JEGS, J. C. Taylor Insurance, Lincoln Electric, Meguiar’s, Moss Motors, Motorbooks, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts (Dinwiddie), NAPA (Dinwiddie), RockAuto.com, Saucy’s BBQ, Stoner Car Care, Texas Roadhouse, Top Flight Automotive, Touchstone Bank, Tractor Supply Company, and Vincenzo’s.
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Memorial Day Remembrance
2024-05-27 09:00 - 17:00
The park will be open Memorial Day weekend, May 25 through May 27 with special activities only being held on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Programming will begin with a Civil War soldiers’ camp life and drill presentation by Park staff. Visitors are then invited to hear perspectives on Memorial Day from a present, active-duty military member. A special ceremony will start with the presentation of colors, followed by remarks from the Park’s Executive Director, Colin Romanick and a cannon fire salute followed by the playing of TAPS.
An afternoon program titled “Music that Moves the Military” will be presented by Bill Stallings, as he shares the importance of military music, on the parade ground and in battle. The viewing of “War So Terrible” which follows two Civil War soldiers, Benjamin Franklin Meyers of the Union and Andrew Jackson Stewart of the Confederacy, will be shown later, in the Battlefield Center.
A special temporary art display portraying American military actions and personalities from the American Revolution through the Global War on Terror will be available for viewing throughout the day. Artist Henry Kidd will also speak about his displayed ‘stretcher art’, where he uses original stretchers as his artistic canvases. The vivid colors and detailed scenes of Kidd’s work, portrays the various aspects of soldiers’ lives from combat and drill to convalescence. Artwork will additionally feature themes from the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon embodied in Kidd’s work titled “America’s Heroes.”
Henry Kidd is a nationally recognized historical artist. His fine art has appeared in documentaries on the History Channel and on covers of many books and magazines. He designed the Confederate Medal of Honor. His artwork hangs in many prestigious institutions and museums such as West Point, Virginia Military Institute, Mariner’s Museum, Museum of the Confederacy, Petersburg National Battlefield, the Virginia Historical Society and others.
This special Pamplin Historical Park Memorial Day remembrance is sponsored by the Bank of Southside Virginia. The Park is open May 25 through 27 and the special programming will take place on Memorial Day only. Daily admission for adults is $15, seniors (65+) $12.00, children (6-12) $8, and children under 6 free. Active-duty military members with ID receive free admission on Memorial Day.

Independence Celebration
2024-07-06 09:00 - 17:00
Join us for an Independence Celebration as Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple activities and programs throughout the day.
Families will enjoy the chance to meet and hear a presentation from founding father, the Marquis de Lafayette portrayed by actor and historian Charles Wissinger. He will share the story and passion of this young émigré from France who fought in the American Revolution and returned to America for a farewell tour in 1824. Mr. Wissinger is a professional actor with a BA in Theatrical and Performing Arts, and his experience spans stage, film, television, and commercials including appearances on the American Heroes Channel, the Military Channel, and the History Channel as well as historical sites, national parks, and special events. Wissinger combines his talent for acting with his love of history in this research and interpretation of historical figures.
Additional programming includes, living historians portraying American Revolutionary War militia soldiers who will share why they fought and explain the equipment and life of the men during the War for Independence. Park Ranger Aaron Stoyack will present “Dinwiddie County in the American Revolution” where he will highlight the personalities, places and events which played a role in the road to revolution through ultimate independence. Live patriotic music will be performed by the Harken Back String Band and families will have the opportunity participate in period games.
Dinwiddie 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 more than 500 militiamen 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.
All event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. This event is sponsored by the Bank of Southside Virginia.
This 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.
This event is sponsored by the Bank of Southside Virginia.

World War II in the Pacific Weekend
2024-08-24 09:00 - 2024-08-26 17:00
This living history event brings to life the experiences of fighting in the Pacific Theater and the home front during World War II. Guests will have the chance to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in the Pacific Theater and about different aspects of a soldier’s life including 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. All event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
Partner museums to include; the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, 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 throughout the weekend. Col. Richard D. Camp U.S.M.C. Ret. will present “Lieutenant General Edward A. Craig: Warrior Six: Combat Leader in World War II and Korea,” Dr. Timothy Orr will present “No Routine Flights: The Life of Dive Bomber Pilot Donald Kirkpatrick, Jr.,” Mr. Carter Bertone will present “The Battle of Wake Island,” and Mr. Jim Triesler will present “The Coming of War in the Pacific: 1931-1941.” Artist Henry Kidd will additionally speak on his military art and share his collection of Hollywood movie props from The Pacific series, Saving Private Ryan and Sands of Iwo Jima to name a few.
Colonel Richard D. Camp, U.S.M.C. Ret. will speak on his new book titled: Lieutenant General Edward A. Craig: Warrior Six: Combat Leader in World War II and Korea (2023). Colonel Richard D. Camp, a Purple Heart recipient, served 26 years in the U.S. Marine Corps before retiring in 1988. Upon retirement he served as the Deputy Director, U.S. Marine Corps History Division and as the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Vice President for Museum Operations at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia. Currently residing in Fredericksburg, Virginia, he is the author of ten books and over 100 magazine articles on various military related subjects. Copies of his books will be available for purchase and signing.
Dr. Timothy Orr is associate professor of military history at Old Dominion University. He earned his PhD at the Richards Civil War Era Center at Pennsylvania State University. He is author and editor of Last to Leave the Field (2011) and co-author of Never Call Me a Hero (2017), as well as several essays about the Army of the Potomac. He is the book review editor for the Gettysburg Magazine and author of the blog Tales From the Army of the Potomac. For eight years, he worked as a seasonal ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park. Dr. Orr co-authored Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers of the Battle of Midway (2017) with his wife Laura which chronicles American dive-bomber pilot Jack “Dusty” Kleiss.
James Triesler is the Director of Education for the Virginia War Memorial located in Richmond, Virginia. Triesler became a history teacher in 1992, and has a passion for WWII. He and his students have won numerous awards for their work, including a Save Our History Award from the History Channel for creating the website ittookawar.com, a collection of letters and personal accounts from the Second World War. While in the classroom, Triesler accumulated nearly 8,000 original WWII letters for his students to learn from and transcribe. He was named the Virginia Battle of the Bulge person of the year in 2012, and is a former Virginia Region 1 Teacher of the Year. He has presented at several VBOB and BOBA events and loves displaying artifacts for people to enjoy and learn about WWII. Since 2015, Triesler has been the Director of Education at the Virginia War Memorial, where he has continued to honor veterans and educate students of all ages.
Mr. Carter Bertone, a retired US Army Special Forces and current DoD Civilian will give a presentation on the Battle of Wake Island (Dec 41) in which the heroic actions of a USMC Defense Battalion, a squadron of USMC fighter planes, a USN administrative unit US Army signalmen and a civilian contractor company slowed the advance of Japanese forces across the Pacific during the darkest days of WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Children will enjoy craft activities to include World War II coloring books and making a take home project of the Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala.”
World 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.
This event is held in partnership with Bank of Southside Virginia.

Roundtable: Civil War in Cinema
2024-09-05 19:00 - 20:00
Join speaker Dr. Brian Steel Wills as he shares the story of “Civil War in Cinema.”
Ken Burns once said that the impression made on the American psyche by the Civil War is demonstrated by the many movies that have been made about this war. Several of these movies come to mind from Gone with the Wind to Gettysburg, Glory and The Horse Soldiers among many others. This special event will explore the early and controversial The Birth of a Nation of 1915, through decades of Civil War related films, ending with modern releases like Gods and Generals and Cold Mountain. Major Dundee which stars Charlton Heston, stands out as one movie to be discussed as Dr. Wills most recent book is titled, Running the Race: The ‘Public Face’ of Charlton Heston.
Dr. Brian Steel Wills is the Director of the Center for the Study of the Civil War Era and Professor of History at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga. In addition to leading tours, offering lectures, and conducting programs, Dr. Wills is the award-winning author of numerous works relating to the American Civil War, including biographies of Confederate generals Nathan Bedford Forrest and William Dorsey Pender and Union general George Henry Thomas. He has also written about the Civil War in Virginia and in the movies, as well as a volume that focuses on noncombat deaths in the Civil War. His latest work is Running the Race: The ‘Public Face’ of Charlton Heston.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

Paranormal Investigation
2024-09-21 18:00
Join Commonwealth Researchers of the Paranormal (C.R.O.P.) for an exclusive investigation of Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. We do not recommend this event for children under the age of 16. There will be quite a bit a walking involved, please prepare accordingly. Reserve your tickets early as space is limited! Call 804-861-2408. Check-In will begin at 6PM at Pamplin Historical Park’s Education Center, 6523 Duncan Road, Petersburg, VA 23803.
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Roundtable: Relics Reunited and the Story of LTC Richard S. Thompson
2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:00
Join speaker Kenny Bage as he shares “Relics Reunited: The Story of LTC Richard S. Thompson.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

Symposium Special Tour: 1864 Wilson-Kautz Raid
2024-10-18 08:00 - 17:00
This special guided tour will visit sites from the Wilson-Kautz Raid with Director of Education & Interpretation, Zachary Pittard. Park members pay $129 per person and non-members pay $139 per person. The tour begins and ends at the Park’s National Museum of the Civil War Soldier parking lot. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (804) 861-2408 for reservations today.
The Wilson–Kautz Raid was led by Union cavalry under Brigadier Generals James H. Wilson and August Kautz, whose objective was to cut railroads between Lynchburg, Virginia, and the essential Confederate rail supply center at Petersburg, Virginia. While the raid disrupted Confederate rail communications temporarily, the raiding force suffered high casualties and loss of artillery, their supply train and many raiders were captured, making this a partial Union failure.
The 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 Schwartz Tavern, GroveBattlefield, Staunton River Bridge, Sappony Church, Reams Station and others along the way. A box lunch will be provided (included in your registration fee). Reservations are required and spaceis limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is due upon registration.
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27th Annual Civil War Symposium
2024-10-18 09:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00
A number of irregular operations took place during the American Civil War incorporating acts of sabotage, ambushes or raids and any number of special reconnaissance missions. These activities were not new then and now fall under the responsibilities of today’s Special Forces in many modern military armies. Then as today, it takes unique skills, training and bold personalities to conduct these forms of unconventional warfare and we’ll explore the people, missions and results of their actions. This year’s Pamplin Historical Park Symposium, with a prominent cast of speakers, examines both special operations and examples of “Guerrilla, Raider, Soldier, Spy: Irregular Warfare in the Civil War.”
The conference will be held on Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Pamplin Historical Park’s Museum of the Civil War Soldier and Education Center in Dinwiddie, Virginia and will feature presentations from seven outstanding historians: Joseph M. Beilein, Jr., Christopher Grasso, Michael C. Hardy, Brian McKnight, Barton Myers, Timothy Smith and Brian Steel Wills.

For more information or to register, call a reservation specialist at 877-726-7546. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register today online by clicking here. Be sure to register separately for our optional tour this year following the Wilson-Kautz Raid.
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The Symposium begins at 6:00 pm with a Welcome Reception for all attendees at Pamplin Historical Park’s National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA.
Park Members pay $339 per person and non-members pay $379. The price includes all lectures, the Friday night reception, two mid-morning coffee breaks, two lunches, and the Saturday night banquet.
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Speakers & Topics:
Dr. Joseph Michael Beilein, Jr.
Bushwhackers: Guerrilla Warfare, Manhood and the Household in Civil War Missouri
Dr. Christopher Grasso
Teacher, Preacher, Soldier, Spy: the Civil Wars of John R. Kelso
Michael C. Hardy
George W. Kirk and Guerrilla War in Western North Carolina and Tennessee
Dr. Brian McKnight
A Brutal Theater of War: Appalachia and the Guerrilla Menace
Dr. Barton Myers
The Guerilla Hunters: Irregular Conflicts during the Civil War
Dr. Timothy Smith
The Real Horse Soldiers: Benjamin Grierson’s Epic 1863 Civil War Raid through Mississippi
Dr. Brian Steel Wills
A “Civilized” Warrior: Bedford Forrest and Guerrilla Warfare

Voices from the Shadows
2024-10-25 06:30 - 2024-10-26 20:00
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 civilians and soldiers who worked, fought and died at the historic site or in the local area. 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. Based 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. This event is offered on Friday, October 25 and Saturday October 26 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required to ensure a spot on the tour. 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. Call 804-861-2408 for reservations and directions.
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7th Annual Breakthrough Trail 5K
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00
This annual event is a partnership between the Park and Tri-Cities Road Runners. The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the Hart Farm located at 6915 Duncan Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. The race course will guide participants through the Civil War Breakthrough Battlefield trails which ended the 292 day siege of Petersburg featuring a beautiful landscape with original earthworks from the decisive battle. Participants will enjoy the safety of a course run entirely on trails with no motor vehicle traffic.
Top adult overall male and female finishers and top youth finishers, in each age group, will receive awards. The start time is at 9:00 am and race day registration is open from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Runner and walker registrations postmarked by October 11, 2024 are $30.00 adults and $10.00 youths with a guarantee of a t-shirt. Thereafter and race day, registration is $35.00 adults and $15.00 youths with no t-shirt guarantee.
All registrations include a Park admission. register online today at RunSignUp.com. Payments can also be mailed to 5K Breakthrough, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
Thank you to our sponsors Bank of Southside Virginia, Crater Community Hospice, and Southside Medical Center.
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Event sponsorships to promote your business or organization are available by clicking here. Sponsorship deadline is October 4. Call (804) 861-2408 for additional information.

Roundtable: Exploring the Life and Letters of Col. Prescott, 32nd Mass. Regiment
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:00
Join Dr. Sean Heuvel who will present on November 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dr. Heuvel will share the “Prescott Revisited: Exploring the Life and Civil War Letters of Col. George L. Prescott, 32nd Massachusetts Regiment.”

Dr. Sean M. Heuvel serves as Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions at Christopher Newport University. In that capacity, he oversees the admissions process for all of CNU’s graduate programs. He holds a B.A. in Government, M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from The College of William and Mary. He also completed an M.A. in History from the University of Richmond. Prior to this current position, he served as a faculty member at CNU for sixteen years and was an admissions officer in CNU’s Undergraduate Admissions Office before that.

An active scholar in the fields of American military history, higher education, and leadership studies, he has written numerous books as well as articles for refereed journals, encyclopedias, and magazines. His interests include higher education history, the college presidency, the American Revolution, the American Civil War, World War II, and military leadership. Active in foreign study programs at CNU, Heuvel has also lectured at Harris Manchester College, Oxford University, in the United Kingdom. He and his wife and two children live in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
