Pamplin Historical Park

Roundtable: The Civil War Sacrifice of Somerset County, Pennsylvania
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join speaker Jerry Ankeny as he shares “The Civil War Sacrifice of Somerset County, Pennsylvania.”
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.
This is an in-person event.

Roundtable: John Taylor Wood and The Rebel Horse Marine
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00
Join speaker J. Michael Moore as he shares “John Taylor Wood and The Rebel Horse Marine.”
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.
This is an in-person event.

7th Annual Breakthrough Car Show
2026-05-09 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 1, 2026 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 10, 2026. All proceeds from this event benefit Pamplin Historical Park. This event is in partnership with Car Club Council of Central Virginia.
Thanks to the following Gold Level sponsors; Bank of Southside Virginia, Dinwiddie Dental, Gary’s Automotive Again, Hale’s Electric Service, Petersburg Area Regional Tourism, 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, Charles City County, City of Colonial Heights, Food Lion, Grease Monkey Garage, Griot’s Garage, Dalton Watson Fine Books, JEGS, J. C. Taylor Insurance, Lincoln Electric, Moss Motors, Motorbooks, National Parts Depot, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts (Dinwiddie), Prince George County, Hatchette Book Group, Texas Roadhouse, Top Flight Automotive, TriboTex, and Tractor Supply Company.
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.
Click here for a downloadable and printable version of the show flyer.
Click here for a downloadable and printable version of the show registration form.
Click here for a downloadable and printable version of the show non-food vendor application.
Click here for a downloadable and printable version of the show food vendor application.
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Memorial Day Remembrance
2026-05-25 09:00 - 17:00

Independence Day Celebration
2026-07-04 09:00 - 17:00

World War II Living History Weekend
2026-08-22 09:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00
This World War II anniversary living history event 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 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 will have displays and more for visitors to see and experience. Presentations by authors and historians will be throughout the weekend.
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.
