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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Glorious Courage\, John Pelham in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Bierle will present on November 5\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Bierle will share the story of “Glorious Courage; John Pelham in the Civil War.” \nMajor John Pelham was a dashing and handsome 24-year-old Alabama officer who earned the compliments and admiration of his men\, the war-gods of Virginia\, and Southern society—all while helping transform the concept of horse artillery on Civil War battlefields across Virginia and Maryland. In her book Glorious Courage\, historian Sarah Kay Bierle reconsiders Pelham’s extraordinary\, if short\, life by drawing on primary and other sources and her extensive knowledge of the battlefields. Pelham’s zest for living carried him from Alabama to the military academy at West Point\, while his zeal in command of the Stuart Horse Artillery earned him well-deserved plaudits. But like every other man who served the Confederate cause\, the remarkable young officer was a human being with flaws. He deserves his place in history as he lived it\, not varnished with the perspectives shoved upon him by later generations. \nSarah Kay Bierle graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a BA in History and works in the Education Department at the American Battlefield Trust. She has spent years exploring ways to share quality historical research in ways that will inform and inspire modern audiences\, including school presentations\, writing\, battlefield tours\, and speaking engagements. She has published seven books\, including “Glorious Courage: John Pelham in the Civil War” (Savas Beatie\, 2025) and “Decisions at Chancellorsville” (University of Tennessee Press\, 2025). \nThe 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.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-glorious-courage-john-pelham-in-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:artillery,history talks,literature
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T190000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Christmas During the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join Jerry “Dez” Desmond as he explores the Christmas holiday and how it was observed during the Civil War by both north and south. \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-christmas-during-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T090000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Trenton 1776 Commemoration: Dinwiddie & Virginians in the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate Virginians participation in the Battle of Trenton in 1776 with a living history event on December 5-6\, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to include activities\, demonstrations\, presentations and a chance to meet George Washington. \nThe Battle of Trenton was fought in December of 1776 after George Washington’s Continental Army crossed the ice-filled Delaware River in a surprise attack against the Hessian garrison at Trenton. It was a tactical victory for the Continental Army and a much needed morale boost after the previous defeats in New York. The victory revitalized the Americans and inspired recruitment and provided the momentum for the subsequent victories to include the Battle of Princeton in January of 1776. \nGuests will have the chance to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought the Battle of Trenton where Virginians from Dinwiddie County and elsewhere fought for the patriot cause. The living historians will present different aspects of a soldier’s life including camp life\, drill\, weapons\, and demonstrations. Impressions will include the Virginia militia of 1776 and the 6th Virginia Continental Regiment who will share the role of Virginia in the battle and greater fight for independence. \nVisitors will have an opportunity to meet and hear about the battle from General George Washington as portrayed by Brian Hilton. He will share the hardships and decision making before the daring river crossing and reflections on the battle and the War for Independence. Hilton is a full-time history teacher\, as well as an interpreter of George Washington. He worked at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate for ten years as a guide and researcher. His portrayal of Washington since 2007 at Mount Vernon has been; for schools; governmental organizations; and for the Washington family at their annual family reunions. Hilton is currently the official George Washington for the City of Alexandria\, Virginia. As well\, he was selected as the James Madison Fellow for the Commonwealth of Virginia\, 2021-2022. \nGuests will additionally have the opportunity to join in programs titled “Tea and Baked Goods of the Revolutionary Era” and “A Pretty Little Frisk” which shares the art and importance of of 18th century dance. Eric Johnson will also present “Ideas in Action” about Dinwiddie County in the American Revolution\, with information gleaned from original documents in the Library of Virginia collection. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. This event is generously sponsored by the Bank of Southside Virginia.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/battle-of-trenton-1776-commemoration-dinwiddie-virginians-in-the-revolution/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history
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