I Spy: A Civil War Spy Academy

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

During this two-day camp, participants will hear the stories of several Civil War spies, both Union and Confederate, who did what they could to help their cause through covert means.... Read more »

From Forests to Fields

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

Join us as we explore the mid-19th century efforts to use wood in civilian products and military construction on July 20-21, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Programs will... Read more »

Buzz’n & Weav’n

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

  Celebrate National Honey Bee Day over the entire weekend with us. The Buzz'n & Weav'n event pays homage to beekeepers whose labors insure that we have bees to pollinate... Read more »

Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin

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

Join this month's guest speaker Caroline Janney, Professor of History of American Civil War at the University of Virginia as she talks about “We Were Not Paroled: The Surrender of Lee's Men... Read more »

Fall Home School Day

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

The Park's education staff is offering a special field trip program on for home school families and associations. Home School Tours at Pamplin Historical Park include educational programs that use... Read more »

Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin

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

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Ed Bearss will not be with us for the October PCWRT meeting. Instead, our own Director of Education, Interpretation, Visitor Services & Collections, Tim Talbott will... Read more »

23rd Annual Civil War Symposium

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

Join us for the 23rd Annual Civil War Symposium at Pamplin Historical Park in 2019 and hear from some of the nation's greatest Civil War scholars as they talk about... Read more »

Voices from the Shadows

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

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 an escaped prisoner... Read more »

Trick-or-Treat

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

Pamplin Historical Park invites guests for a fun day of history and trick-or-treats. The fun starts on October 26th from 10 am until 4 pm. Come dressed in costume and... Read more »

Halloween Tea

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

This Halloween have a hauntingly good time while enjoying great tea and treats. Learn about the historical importance of 19th century Victorian mourning traditions, and mourning attire while enjoying fall themed... Read more »