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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Prisoners of War during the Petersburg Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Tim Talbott as he explores wartime prisoners in a presentation titled\, “Gobbled Up: Prisoners of War during the Petersburg Campaign.” \nTim Talbott is the current Chief Administrative Officer for the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and was previously the Director of Education and Interpretation for Pamplin Historical park and The National museum of the Civil War Soldier. \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-prisoners-of-war-during-the-petersburg-campaign/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T020000
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigation at Pamplin Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome investigate with us on November 19th at Pamplin Historical Park\, recently featured on Travel Channel’s Portals to Hell. Explore the Breakthrough Battlefield of America’s Civil War where hundreds perished in the battle that ended the Siege of Petersburg on April 2\, 1865; visit the Tudor Hall plantation house built in 1812; and investigate museums with thousands of Civil War artifacts\, \nThis event is limited in space. Reserve your tickets early! \nPurchase tickets by clicking here. \nCheck-In will begin at 6PM at Pamplin Historical Park’s Education Center\, 6523 Duncan Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/paranormal-investigation-at-pamplin-park/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T170000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Observance
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor America’s veterans this Veterans Day on November 11\, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with activities and programs throughout the day. Visitors can learn about the advancements in weaponry between the Civil War and World War I at a special weapons demonstration at 11:00 a\,m.\n\nA Veterans Day ceremony will start at noon to include a presentation of colors\, cannon fire salute and speech. Families are then invited to join educator and musical soloist Deborah Soderholm. She has combined her two passions of singing and history to bring the music of the past alive. A history teacher and museum educator\, she has also performed on various stages throughout the region doing everything from musical theater and cabarets to opera. She has performed with PCC’s Gilbert and Sullivan operettas\, Opera in Williamsburg\, Williamsburg Players\, Peninsula Community Theater\, Fort Lee Theater Company\, Henricus Historical Park\, and the American Youth Ballet. Deborah has also been heard as a church soloist\, professional Christmas caroler for Merchant’s Square\, acting and singing in programs for Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums and doing the national anthem for sporting events and special ceremonies.   Everyone will enjoy songs of American patriotism and and those from World War I beginning at 1:30 p.m.\n\nAfterwards\, Civil War programming will be joined by a U.S. Army Depot Brigades in World War I lecture by author and historian Alexander Barnes at 2:45 p.m. 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\, United States Army Depot Brigades in World War I.\n\nPamplin Historical Park Executive Director\, Jerry Desmond will conduct a guided walking tour at 3:30 p.m. of the Breakthrough Battlefield\, which occurred on April 2\, 1865. 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.\n\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. A temporary exhibit titled “292 Days\, A City at War” can be toured and is open through December 17\, 2022. 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.\n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/veterans-day-observance/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,holiday,literature,living history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T073000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Breakthrough Trail 5K
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTop 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 14\, 2022 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. \nAll 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. \nSponsored by Bank of Southside Virginia\, Crater Community Hospice\, Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center and Southside Electric Cooperative. \nClick here for a downloadable and printable registration form. \nClick here for an event course map. \nClick here to become a sponsor and to promote your business or organization. Sponsorship submissions must be received by September 23\, 2022.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/5th-annual-breakthrough-trail-5k/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Battle of Glendale
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Doug Crenshaw as he shares the story of “The Battle of Glendale.” \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-battle-of-glendale/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T190000
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Shadows Murder Mystery: Who Killed Sergeant Korper?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this murder mystery as groups will join a Provost investigator as he questions suspects and follows leads to help you discover\, “Who Killed Sergeant Korper?” There’s one body\, two wounds and six suspects who all have a motive and means to have committed murder. The investigation takes place on the historic grounds of Pamplin Historical Park and the characters and settings are based on real historical persons and locations. \nIt is the evening of October 31\, 1864. Tudor Hall\, the plantation of the Boisseau family has been taken over as the headquarters of Brigadier-General Samuel McGowan’s brigade as part of the fortified defenses around Petersburg\, VA. On guard duty this particular night are members of the 13th South Carolina Regiment\, Company C. The 13th has served in many battles and campaigns to include Gettysburg and the Overland Campaign. To this date\, the regiment has been reduced to 244 men. Company C was recruited from Spartanburg\, SC and only 28 men remain out of the original 100 who enlisted. Morale is low and the company will lose one more man this night. Not due to enemy action but\, from a more sinister cause… closer to home. \nEach night at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm tours will take place and capacity is limited. Reservations and payment are required at $17.50 for adults and $7.00 for children. \nAll tickets are available online by clicking here. \nYou can also call (804) 861-2408 for more information and to make reservations and payment. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/voices-from-the-shadows-murder-mystery-who-killed-sergeant-korper/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:history talks,living history,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T140000
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SUMMARY:Civil War Symposium-Winning Big: Lopsided Victories; Stunning Defeats
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss your chance to attend this year’s exciting program. Winning Big: Lopsided Victories; Stunning Defeats on October 21-23\, 2022\, features seven outstanding historians who are leaders in their field.\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nPark Members pay $315 per person and non-members pay $349. The price includes all lectures\, the Friday night reception\, two mid-morning coffee breaks\, two lunches\, and the Saturday night banquet. \nSpeakers & Topics: \nDr. Stewart L. Bennett\, Chair & Professor of History\nBlue Mountain College\nBattle of Brice’s Crossroads \nGary Ecelbarger\nBattle of Atlanta \nMichael J. McCarthy\nBattle of Five Forks \nJames A. Ogden\, III\nBattle of Missionary Ridge \nFrank A. O’Reilly\, Historian\nBattle of Fredericksburg & Marye’s Heights \nGordon Rhea\nBattle of Cold Harbor \nJeffry D. Wert\nBattle of Cedar Creek \nCapacity for our Symposium and optional tour is limited. We have a first-come\, first-served policy for registrations and we fully expect our remaining seats to sell out. We want to give you every opportunity to be with us in October for a great learning experience among friends and fellow history enthusiasts.\n\nSee the program flyer here and give one of our Membership or Group Booking Specialists a call at 1-877-PAMPLIN right away and reserve your place at what could well be the finest Civil War history gathering of the year.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/civil-war-symposium-winning-big-lopsided-victories-stunning-defeats/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T190000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: John Brown's Raid
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Kevin Pawlak as he shares the story of “John Brown’s Raid: Harpers Ferry and the Coming of the Civil War.” \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-john-browns-raid/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T200000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Marching Masters
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Dr. Colin Woodward as he shares the story of “Marching Masters: Slaves\, Race\, and the Confederate Army.” \nIn Marching Masters\, Colin Woodward explores not only the importance of slavery in the minds of Confederate soldiers but also its effects on military policy and decision making. Beyond showing how essential the defense of slavery was in motivating Confederate troops to fight\, Woodward examines the Rebels’ persistent belief in the need to defend slavery and deploy it militarily as the war raged on. Slavery proved essential to the Confederate war machine\, and Rebels strove to protect it just as they did Southern cities\, towns\, and railroads. Slaves served by the tens of thousands in the Southern armies. They served not as soldiers\, but as menial laborers who cooked meals\, washed horses\, and dug ditches. Woodward continues the story into the Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras beyond the Confederacy’s surrender. \nDrawing upon hundreds of soldiers’ letters\, diaries\, and memoirs\, Marching Masters combines the latest social and military history in its compelling examination of the last bloody years of slavery in the United States. \nColin Edward Woodward was educated at Trinity College in Hartford and Louisiana State University\, Baton Rouge\, where he received his Ph.D. in 2005. Dr. Woodward is a historian and writer\, with fifteen years of experience working at colleges\, universities\, and museums. Past jobs have included the Virginia Museum of History and Culture\, Smith College\, the UALR Center for Arkansas History and Culture in Little Rock\, Stratford Hall\, and Hampden-Sydney College. He is the author of Marching Masters: Slavery\, Race\, and the Confederate Army during the Civil War\, which is available through University of Virginia Press. \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-marching-masters/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T170000
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SUMMARY:World War II in the Pacific
DESCRIPTION: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 opportunity to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in the Pacific Theater and about a number of different aspects of a soldier’s life to include weapons\, signals and communications. 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 weapons and a 1940’s military uniform and civilian fashion show. A special display of vintage pre-war cars will take visitors back to this pivotal time in America when the transition from peacetime to war took place. \nPartner museums to include the 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 made on the following subjects: U.S. 11th Airborne Division and the Los Banos Raid by Jeremy C. Holm\, Japanese Armor by Eury Cantillo\, “Freedom and Food:” Civilian Experiences in the Philippine Internment Camps of WWII presentation by Jennifer Cottle and Propaganda Poster Art by Colin Romanick. \nJeremy C. Holm is a renowned expert on and historian for the 11th Airborne Division and is the author of the much-acclaimed book WHEN ANGELS FALL: FROM TOCCOA TO TOKYO\, THE 511TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT IN WORLD WAR II. Jeremy is an experienced speaker and lecturer who has traveled around the world to inspire\, educate and entertain audiences from Fortune 500 companies to small community gatherings. Jeremy also curates the 511th PIR’s online historical museum\, www.511pir.com\, and is laboring to build a similar online education center for the 11th Airborne Division at www.11thairborne.com. Jeremy is also excited to announce that he is currently working to produce a two-part series that will cover the full history of the 11th Airborne Division in World War II. \nEury Cantillo began a museum career shortly after college graduation\, first working as a historic interpreter at Plimoth Plantation\, later sailing a replica of one of Columbus’ ships through the Panama Canal\, and then working as the Outreach Coordinator at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester\, MA. At the height of the war in Iraq\, he decided to enlist in the US Army. Cantillo served as an Artillery Officer in the 3rd Infantry Division\, which included a 15 month deployment to the city of Ramadi in Western Iraq. In addition he lead a variety of supply convoys through the desert\, and finally ended the deployment as a Battery Fire Direction Officer involved in the field testing of the Excalibur GPS guided artillery round. He then used the GI Bill to earn a Master’s degree in education\, and began working for the National Park Service at the Lexington and Concord battlefield\, the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings\, and the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington\, DC. He then worked as the Director of Education for the Navy’s Submarine Force museum\, moved to CMH as the Curator at the Army’s Aviation museum before becoming the Curator of the Army’s Ordnance Training Support Facility\, the first operational TSF in the system. \nJennifer Cottle is a Museum Attendant and Museum Specialist working with the MacArthur Memorial and the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation. Since becoming a staff member she has worked with material in the museum collections to help share the stories of the thousands of Allied civilians interned in the Philippines during WWII with the public through virtual outreach and education programs. Jennifer graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Anthropology in 2014 and worked in the field of archaeology for several years before joining the staff at the MacArthur Memorial. She is currently pursuing a M.A. in Public History and plans to incorporate the food history of the WWII internment camps into her capstone project. \nColin Romanick is the current Director of Marketing & Development for Pamplin Historical Park and has worked in the museum field for over 20 years in the areas of education\, finance and marketing. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration. Romanick worked for the City of Newport News\, Historic Services Division for 13 years. During that time he conducted educational programs\, tours and assisted in the acquisition of artifacts for the Virginia War Museum. Romanick is a published author and contributing writer of numerous historical articles for various periodicals. Prior to joining Pamplin Historical Park\, he has worked as an educator for the US Army Quartermaster Museum at Fort Lee and conducted tours at historic Endview Plantation and Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News\, VA. \nViewings of the Virginia War Memorials’\, Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor which combines original footage with first-hand accounts to tell stories from the “day that will live in infamy” will be shown over the weekend in the park’s Education Center. \nChildren will enjoy craft activities to include World War II coloring books and making a take home project of the Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala.” \nWorld 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. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission and separately\, beverages and food may be purchased from vendor Deacon Daddy’s on Saturday\, August 27th. \nSchedule \nSaturday\, August 27 \nTime                                 Activity \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           Living history camps and displays open to public \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           USO Children’s Craft Activities: WWII Coloring Book & The Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala” make & take home item at Freedom Garden (Diana Campbell) \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           US Army Quartermaster\, Ordnance TSF\, Women’s Museums “Angels of Bataan” and other displays at NMCWS alcove off of rotunda (power required) \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           MacArthur Memorial display at NMCWS alcove off of rotunda (power required) \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           Virginia War Memorial display at NMCWS alcove off of rotunda \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           Display of vintage pre-war cars at Education Center/Freedom Garden area \n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM       Viewing of Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor in Education Center \n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM       “Japanese Armor” in World War II presentation by Eury Cantillo (US Army Ordnance TSF) at Education Center \n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM        1940s fashion show at Education Center \n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM            “US 11th Airborne Division” presentation by Jeremy C. Holm in Education Center w/book signing \n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM            WWII Weapons demonstration at Fortification Exhibit \n3:00 PM – 3:45 PM            “Freedom and Food:” Civilian Experiences in the Philippine Internment Camps of WWII presentation by Jennifer Cottle (MacArthur Memorial) \n4:00 PM – 4:20 PM            Viewing of Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor in Education Center \n5:00 PM                            Park Closes to Public \n  \nSunday\, August 28 \nTime                                 Activity \n9:00 AM – 3:00 PM           Living history camps and displays open to public \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           USO Children’s Craft Activities: WWII Coloring Book & The Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala” make & take home item at Freedom Garden \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           Display of vintage pre-war cars at Education Center/Freedom Garden area \n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM       Viewing of Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor in Education Center \n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM       “Propaganda Poster Art” in World War II presentation by Colin Romanick in Education Center \n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM        1940s fashion show at Education Center \n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM            “Los Banos Raid” presentation by Jeremy C. Holm in Education Center w/book signing \n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM            WWII Weapons demonstration at Fortification Exhibit \n3:00 PM – 3:20 PM            Viewing of Virginians at War: Pearl Harbor in Education Center \n5:00 PM                             Park Closes to Public
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/world-war-ii-in-the-pacific/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
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SUMMARY:124th New York Living History at Pamplin Park
DESCRIPTION:The recreated 124th New York Infantry Regiment living history group will be at the park on August 13\, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with activities and programs.\n\nFamilies will enjoy the chance to drill with the troops while they share why they fought and explain the equipment and life of the men during the American Civil War. Demonstrations during the day include “Load in Nine Times” where guests can experience the crackle of musketry and view “War So Terrible” in the Park’s Battlefield Center theater. Visitors can also learn about Virginia’s agrarian past as they explore our Tudor Hall Plantation landscape.\n\nAll will have the opportunity to tour the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. A mere seven days later\, the surrender at Appomattox helped to secure the Union.\n\nThe original 124th New York Infantry Regiment was a volunteer regiment raised in in the summer of 1862 from Orange County\, New York. They became known as the “The Orange Blossoms” when their Colonel\, Augustus Van Horne Ellis issued the men orange ribbons just prior to the Battle of Chancellorsville in May of 1863. The ribbon was to remind them of home and to identify them on the battlefield. They fought in every major battle of the war in which the Army of the Potomac was present. Out of an original strength of 1\,000 new recruits\, the regiment only had 138 original men remaining by June 15\, 1865.\n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/recreated-124th-new-york-encamps-at-pamplin-park/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20211220T215548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T204220Z
UID:4285-1659639600-1659643200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: A Thousand May Fall
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Brian Matthew Jordan as he shares stories from his book in a presentation titled\, “A Thousand May Fall: Life\, Death\, and Survival in the Union Army.” \nJordan’s presentation centers around the 107th Ohio Volunteer Infantry\, whose men fought in two defining Civil War battles being Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Most in the regiment were ethnic Germans as were nearly 200\,000 of the immigrants who fought for the Union. They fought the enemy on the battlefield and those at their adopted homeland who questioned their loyalty and patriotism. \nJordan’s book A Thousand May Fall\, includes new research based on diaries\, letters and unpublished memoirs. It reveals the history of the common Civil War soldier and the immigrant story to assimilate into their new home. \nBrian Matthew Jordan is an associate professor of history at Sam Houston State University. His first book\, Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War\, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for History. \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-a-thousand-may-fall/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20220506T222014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T222054Z
UID:4422-1657220400-1657224000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Cleburne Saves the Day: The Battle of Ringgold
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Jerry Desmond\, Executive Director of Pamplin Historical Park as he shares\, “Cleburne Saves the Day\, The Battle of Ringgold\, November 27\, 1863.” \nFollowing a disgraceful defeat at Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga\, Tennessee on November 25\, 1863\, Confederate General Braxton Bragg needed someone to protect the rear of the Army of Tennessee and its vital supply train as he and his discouraged army hastily retreated into Northern Georgia.  The Federal troops\, led by General Ulysses Grant\, were following in hot pursuit.  The only troops available that were not completely disorganized in Bragg’s army was a division of men from Texas\, Arkansas\, Alabama and Tennessee led by General Patrick Cleburne.  At a narrow gap in the mountains at Ringgold\, Georgia\, General Cleburne and his 4\,000 men held off 16\,000 Union troops from three different army corps for most of the day.  Thanks to Cleburne’s division and their gallant stand\, Bragg’s army survived to fight another day. \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-the-battle-of-ringgold/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20220524T185716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T204530Z
UID:4427-1656925200-1656954000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Independence Day as Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the day. \nFamilies will enjoy the chance to meet founding father Patrick Henry portrayed by Charles Wissinger and hear his famous “Liberty or Death” speech\, listen the the Harken Back String Band\, participate in a period baseball demonstration and enjoy other period games. Living historians portraying Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers will share why they fought and explain the equipment and life of the men during the War for Independence and the American Civil War. Visitors can also take part in a special ceremony with color guard\, pledge of allegiance and a musket fire salute. \nAll visitors will have the opportunity to tour the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. A mere seven days later\, the surrender at Appomattox helped to secure the Union and began healing a nation. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. \n10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\nRevolutionary War & Civil War Soldiers\nWhat freedom means to each soldier\, Weapons demonstrations\, and camp life\nFreedom Garden & Military Encampment \n11:15 – 11:30 a.m.\nIndependence Day Celebration\nFt. Lee Color Guard\, Pledge of Allegiance\, National Anthem\, Gun Salute\nFortification Exhibit \n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\n“Liberty or Death”\nHear Patrick Henry deliver his freedom speech\nDemonstration Area \n1:45 – 2:30 p.m.\nHarken Back String Band\nLive band playing 19th century music\nNational Museum of the Civil War Soldier\, Rotunda \n2:45 – 3:15 p.m.\nBaseball: Beginnings & the Civil War\nTalk on 19th century baseball\nEducation Center \n3:20- 3:50 pm\nThe Breakthrough Nine\nJoin in a period baseball game\nFreedom Garden \n4:00- 4:45 p.m.\nBreakthrough Battlefield Tour\nPlease meet at the Battlefield Center Lobby \nOngoing throughout the day: \nIndependence Day Celebration & Games\nTudor Hall Yard \nAmerican Independence: Why they fought\n18th century American Soldiers\nFreedom Garden \nCivil War: Why they fought\n19th century Soldiers\nMilitary Encampment
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/independence-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,holiday,living history
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20220215T215141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T215141Z
UID:4353-1654196400-1654200000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Attack at Daylight and Whip Them
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Greg Mertz as he shares the story of his book titled\, “Attack at Daylight and Whip Them: The Battle of Shiloh\, April 6-7\, 1862.” \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-attack-at-daylight-and-whip-them/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20220106T174839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T205935Z
UID:4300-1653901200-1653930000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will offer a full schedule of daily programs this Memorial Day. The Park will open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and activities are included with regular museum admission. \nSchedule of Events: \n9:00 – 9:30 am Dressing for Mourning at Tudor Hall Plantation \n9:45 – 10:30 am Memory & Mourning at Education Center \n10:45 – 11:15 am Load in Nine Times at Fortifications Exhibit \n11:30 am – Noon Camp Life Demonstration at Military Encampment \n12:45 – 1:15 pm Memorial Day Commemoration at Fortification Exhibit \n1:30 – 1:45 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for “292 Days: A City at War” Exhibit at Battlefield Center \n2:00 – 2:45 pm “292 Days: A City at War” Exhibit Guided Tour at Battlefield Center \n3:00 pm National Moment of Remembrance (Throughout the Park) \n3:00 – 3:50 pm War So Terrible Film at Battlefield Center \n3:10 – 3:45 pm Breakthrough Battlefield Walking Tour begins at Battlefield Center
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/memorial-day-commemoration-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,holiday,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20211106T195211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T213106Z
UID:4255-1652522400-1652540400@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Breakthrough Car Show
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe first 150 registered show vehicles receive goody bags and dash plaques. Pre-register your single vehicle by May 1\, 2022 for $15.00 or vehicle registration is $20.00 per vehicle thereafter and at the show. The first 150 registrants will also receive a $5.00 food coupon. \nShow 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. \nVendors will have food\, drinks and more throughout the day. Everyone can take part in a silent auction\, door prizes and more. \nThe event is Rain or Shine! All proceeds from this event benefit Pamplin Historical Park. This event is in partnership with Car Club Council of Central Virginia. \nSpecial thanks to our Gold Sponsors: Southside Electric Cooperative\, Strosnider Chevrolet\, Virginia Motorsports Park and the following sponsors: Griot’s Garage\, Dalton Watson Fine Books\, Hagerty Insurance\, Gary’s Automotive Again (Dinwiddie)\, JEGS\, J. C. Taylor Insurance\, Lincoln Electric\, Meguiar’s\, Moss Motors\, Motorbooks\, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts (Dinwiddie)\, NAPA (Dinwiddie)\, RockAuto.com\, Stoner Car Care\, Top Flight Automotive\, Tractor Supply Company and White Post Restorations. \nLocated 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. \nClick here for a downloadable and printable version of the show flyer. \nClick here for a downloadable and printable version of the show registration form. \nClick here for information on an event sponsorship. \nClick here for a food vendor application to participate in the event. \nClick here for a non-food vendor application to participate in the event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/3rd-annual-breakthrough-car-show/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,car show,food,transportation
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20220418T205136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T205136Z
UID:4409-1652176800-1652191200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Students will be led by an experienced park educator through three of our programs:\n\n\n \n\n\n“Soldier Life\,” which gives hands-on opportunities to understand the challenges faced by Union and Confederate soldiers;\n\n\n \n\n\n“Plantation Life\,” which discusses the lives of people in the antebellum South; and a visit through the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.\n\n\n \n\n\n“Slavery in America” features a powerful film probing various perspectives on the South’s “peculiar institution” before the war.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe ask that participating families or groups pre-register and pre-pay by calling 804-861-2408 or email aoneal@pamplinpark.org to reserve their spots. The event will be held rain or shine. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for that day’s expected weather. We suggest that attendees bring a brown-bag lunch. Covered picnic tables are provided.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/homeschool-day-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20211220T215019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T220933Z
UID:4282-1651777200-1651780800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Voices from the Attic
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Carleton Young as he shares the story of “Voices from the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War.” \nYoung discovered a large collection of letters from two Civil War soldiers while cleaning out a relatives attic. This propelled Carleton Young on a more than decade long journey to research the two soldiers and explore the battlefields where the two Vermont soldiers fought. His book Voices From the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War\, tells the story of the two brothers and their journey in the Peninsula Campaign\, then at South Mountain\, Antietam\, Fredericksburg\, Chancellorsville\, Gettysburg\, the Wilderness\, and Cedar Creek. Their history was preserved through their surprisingly detailed and insightful letters. Young will share their journey and his own at this special evening event. \nCarleton Young earned his MA in history from Ohio University and completed his PhD in the history of education from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a teacher of AP American history at Thomas Jefferson High School in Pittsburgh for 37 years. Young has additionally taught as an adjunct professor at the Community College of Allegheny County\, the University of Pittsburgh\, Eastern Gateway Community College\, and in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-voices-from-the-attic/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20211220T214640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T215844Z
UID:4280-1649358000-1649361600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Washington D.C. Defenses
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Steven Phan as he shares the story of “The Washington D.C. Defenses during the Civil War.” \nIn the wake of the Union defeat at First Manassas\, federal engineers set to work constructing a ring of defenses around the capital. At wars’ end in 1865\, around 68 major forts surrounded Washington D.C. which included 93 batteries consisting of over 900 cannons. This network of forts was connected by 30 miles of roads to supply and allow for the transferring of troops between forts. \nThis formidable ring of capital defenses were manned initially by volunteer regiments who mustered into service in 1861. They would become know as the “Heavy” regiments as their assignments included drill and training on the massive siege guns during their garrison duty. After a relatively cushy duty outside of the capital\, the Heavies would be sent to the front lines in the spring of 1864. They would suffer some of the highest casualty rates while trying to prove themselves to the more veteran regiments. \nSteven T. Phan is a Park Ranger and historian at the Civil War Defenses of Washington. Phan has also worked as an intern and park guide at Richmond National Battlefield Park\, Hopewell Culture National park and Rock Creek Park. He is the author of several articles about Asians and Pacific Islanders in the Civil War and is currently writing a book on the Civil War Defenses of Washington. A military scholar of the Civil War era\, Phan’s research mainly focuses on fortifications\, military occupation\, operational command and the Western Theater during the Civil War. He holds a Masters degree in American History\, with a concentration in Public History. \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-washington-d-c-defenses/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192931
CREATED:20220106T172211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T215427Z
UID:4296-1648890000-1648918800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we remember the 157th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. \nAt 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 healing. \nThe Park will hosts a full schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors each day. Visitors will have the opportunity to join in a walking tour of the battlefield\, drill with the troops\, see a presentation on period clothing and uniforms\, meet Captain Charles Gould of the 5th Vermont Infantry Regiment (recreated) and more. Author John Selby will also be presenting a discussion on Union General George Meade and his performance during the Petersburg Campaign. Selby will be available afterwards for a book signing of his work “Meade: The Price of Command” and his book will be available for purchase. \nAll programs are included with Park admission. Daily admission for adults is $15\, seniors (65+) and Military w/ID $12.00\, children (6-12) $8\, and children under 6 free.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/breakthrough-battle-anniversary-3/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,living history,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192932
CREATED:20220106T173121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T192556Z
UID:4298-1646334000-1646337600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Six Days of Awful Fighting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Eric Wittenberg will discuss\, “Six Days of Awful Fighting: Cavalry Operations on the Road to Cold Harbor.” \nMost students of the Civil War are familiar with the terrible infantry fighting that occurred on June 1-3\, 1864 at Cold Harbor in Hanover County\, Virginia. Many however\, are unfamiliar with the concerted cavalry fighting that took place prior to the battle of Cold Harbor on May 27 to June 1. This fighting pitted the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac against the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia. These forces opposed each other at places like Hanovertown\, Haw’s Shop\, Matadequin Creek\, Hanover Court House\, Ashland\, and\, finally\, Cold Harbor itself. The May 28\, 1864\, battle of Haw’s Shop was considered the fiercest cavalry battle of the war to date; but\, it would be shadowed two weeks later by the battle of Trevilian Station. Haw’s Shop elevated Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton to prominence as the new commander of the Army of Northern Virginia’s Cavalry Corps following the death of the former cavalry chief\, Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart\, 16 days earlier. Other notable characters involved in these actions include Philip H. Sheridan\, Fitzhugh Lee\, George A. Custer\, and David M. Gregg. \nEric J. Wittenberg is an award-winning author of Civil War history from southeastern Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Dickinson College\, the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. He is a partner in the Columbus\, Ohio law firm of Cook\, Sladoje & Wittenberg Co.\, L.P.A.\, where he manages the firm’s litigation practice. \nWittenberg has authored 22 books on the American Civil War and over three dozen articles published in national publications. He speaks and conducts battlefield tours regularly across the country. He continues to serve as a board member with several organizations to include the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and the Little Big Horn Associates\, and often works with the American Battlefields Trust on battlefield preservation initiatives. \nThe 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.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-six-days-of-awful-fighting/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192932
CREATED:20220106T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T222855Z
UID:4292-1645815600-1645822800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Membership Gala
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is hosting its 4th Annual Membership Gala. Park members are invited to RSVP by February 21\, 2022 and the general public wishing to attend can purchase a Park membership starting at $45.00 any time prior to the event or at the door. The evening will feature a State of the Park address by Executive Director\, Jerry ‘Dez’ Desmond\, door prizes\, a silent auction\, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with beer and wine. Guests will also be invited to explore award-winning Duty Called Me Here exhibit. \nSponsored by: Casemate Publishers\, Dixie Restaurant\, El Caporal\, Escape Old Towne (Petersburg)\, Firehouse Subs (Colonial Heights)\, Food Lion\, Fort Lee Federal Credit Union\, Haley’s Honey Meadery\, Longstreet’s Deli\, Route 1 Country Store\, Savas Beatie\, Saucy’s Bar.B.Q\, Side Street Gallery & Gifts\, Mike Soohey. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/membership-gala/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,beer,food,wine
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192932
CREATED:20220106T151005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T193616Z
UID:4289-1644674400-1644679800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Valentine Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join Pamplin Historical Park’s Valentine Tea where park staff are attired in mid- 1800s\, clothing and will present a themed program. Due to the popularity of this program\, reservations and prepayment are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Victorians were creative in divining what their true loves would look like\, what their names would start with\, and other defining features. Victorian men and women attempted to divine their future spouses in all sorts of ways: pouring melted lead into cold water to figure out her future husband’s profession from the shapes made\, dipping hands into various bowls of water blindfolded to determine whether they will marry a bachelor\, widower\, or remain single\, roasting nuts over the fire to find out whether a couple is compatible. \nThis Valentine’s Day Tea we will divine our future loves and spouses.  We will explore some of these fortune-telling methods to see how well they work with current couples\, and allow single folks to explore their possibilities in romance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis in person event cost is $30.00 per person for non-members and $25.00 for park members. \nPurchase in person event ticket(s) by clicking here. \nA separate virtual option is available. The virtual cost is $15.00 per person. \nPurchase virtual event ticket(s) by clicking here. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/valentine-tea-5/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,food,history talks,holiday,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192932
CREATED:20211220T214155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T220426Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Stephen A. Swails: Black Freedom Fighter
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Gordon Rhea as he shares the story of “Stephen A. Swails: Black Freedom Fighter in the Civil War and Reconstruction.” \nStephen Atkins Swails was a free Black in the North prior to the American Civil War. Swails would join the war effort and become the first African American combat officer in the United States military. He served with the famous 54th Massachusetts Infantry that was the main unit featured in the 1989 film Glory. Swails finished his war service and settled in South Carolina where he held important positions in the Freedmen’s Bureau. While there\, Swails helped to draft the state constitution\, served in the state senate and secured legislation to assist liberated Black citizens. \nGordon C. Rhea is the author of seven award-winning books about the American Civil War and most famously for his series on the Overland Campaign. His works include; The Battle of the Wilderness\, The Battles at Spotsylvania Court House and the Road to Yellow Tavern\, To the North Anna River\, Cold Harbor\, On To Petersburg\, Carrying the Flag\, and In the Footsteps of Grant and Lee. Mr. Rhea is a national lecturer at numerous historical societies\, universities\, and historic preservation organizations on military history subjects and the Civil War era. He has served on several boards associated with historical and preservation organizations. Mr. Rhea has also appeared numerous times as a historian and presenter on national television channels\, including productions by The History Channel\, A&E Channel\, Discovery Channel\, and C-Span. \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-stephen-a-swails-black-freedom-fighter/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192932
CREATED:20211215T223858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T223918Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: The Army of the Potomac on the Overland & Petersburg Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Steven Sodergren as he shares the story of “The Army of the Potomac in the Overland and Petersburg Campaigns.” \nThe final year of the Civil War found the Army of the Potomac endured months of brutal trench warfare and fighting against their Confederate adversaries. Sondergren will explore the Overland and Petersburg Campaigns where the morale of the soldiers was tested as attrition and the new grim realities of a lengthy campaign set in. \nSteven E. Sodergren is a professor and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science at Norwich University located in Norwich\, Vermont. Sodergren earned his B.A. in history and philosophy from Cornell College followed by an M.A. and PhD in American and military history from the University of Kansas. Since 2007\, he has taught in the history and political science department at Norwich University. He is the resident Civil War scholar and regularly leads students on staff rides to famous Civil War battlefields. In 2018\, Sodergren was the first author associated with Norwich University to win the prestigious Colby Award. \nColby Award recipients receive a $5\,000 author honorarium provided through the generosity of the Chicago-based Pritzker Military Foundation. Named for the late ambassador and former CIA director William E. Colby\, the Colby Award recognizes a first solo work of fiction or non-fiction that has made a significant contribution to the public’s understanding of intelligence operations\, military history or international affairs. The William E. Colby Award began at Norwich University in 1999. \nThe 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. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-the-army-of-the-potomac-on-the-overland-petersburg-campaigns/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192932
CREATED:20211105T220328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T222534Z
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SUMMARY:Tea & Tidings (In-Person & Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This themed tea offers tasty tea and treats with a program highlighting the holidays as they were celebrated at a distance during the Civil War. \nPark staff attired in mid 1800s clothing will explore how Americans celebrated the Christmas season during the Civil War. It was a difficult time as letters were the only form of communication with family and soldiers often far away from home. Experience how these letters from home brought cheer to soldiers in the field and provided a connection to loved ones back at home. \nAttendees will learn how holiday meals usually required substitutions at home with scarce provisions and soldiers made do with what they could forage around their camp. Even the gifts from home of knitted items or food brought tears to soldiers eyes\, as they might provide the only physical connection to the loved ones who sent them. \nThe Park’s Tea & Tidings will only be offered one afternoon and space is limited. This event is offered both in person and virtually. Due to the popularity of the tea programs\, reservations and prepayment are required. The event will be held at The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. The cost is $30.00 per in-person ticket or virtual tickets are $15.00 per person. An additional “Tea Goody Box” can be purchased by virtual attendees for an additional $15.00 each. Call (804) 861-2408 to reserve your holiday experience. \nClick here to purchase in-person tickets. \nClick here to purchase virtual tickets.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/tea-tidings-3/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,food,holiday,tea
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192932
CREATED:20210113T214304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T224938Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Petersburg's Regiment: The 12th Virginia Infantry
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker John Horn as he share the story of “Petersburg’s Regiment: The 12th Virginia Infantry.” \nHorn spent decades researching the 12th Virginia Infantry through searching archives and uncovering scores of previously unknown accounts. In his book\, Petersburg’s Regiment: The 12th Virginia Infantry\, Horn shares personal glimpses of the men who served from the hanging of the abolitionist John Brown through the surrender at Appomattox 1859-1865. Tales of the hard fighting in between includes participation in the battles of Seven Pines\, Chancellorsville\, Gettysburg\, Spotsylvania and the nine month siege of Petersburg. \nJohn Horn is a native of the Chicago area who married his wife\, a native of Richmond\, Virginia. Horn received his B.A. in English and Latin from New College and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. Although he practices law\, Horn has always had a passion for history. He has published several articles in Civil War Illustrated and America’s Civil War. He has authored books to include The Destruction of the Weldon Railroad and The Petersburg Campaign. Horn has also co-edited Civil War Talks with fellow author Hampton Newsome and blogs at petersburgcampaign@blogspot.com. \nThe 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. \nThe health and safety of visitors and staff is a first priority. The park is following the governor of Virginia’s guidelines. Frequent cleaning and sanitation of high contact surfaces is performed daily. Staff members wear face coverings and visitors are encouraged to do so as well. Social distancing of a physical six feet will be maintained throughout the 424-acre park and building occupancy levels will be closely monitored. Hand sanitizer is available at locations throughout the park.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/petersburgs-regiment-the-12th-virginia-infantry/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192932
CREATED:20211104T185814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T185918Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the day\, to include presentations on artillery “The King of Battle”\, a lecture and living-history demonstration on the Spanish-American War\, a live musical performance of soldier’s songs and a ceremony with cannon fire salute. \n\nA Veterans Day ceremony will start at noon with a presentation of colors followed by a cannon fire salute. Afterwards\, Civil War programming will be joined by a Spanish-American War lecture and living-history demonstration in the park’s Education Center. \n\nPark staff will conduct a guided walking tour at 1:45 p.m. of the Breakthrough Battlefield\, which occurred on April 2\, 1865. 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. \n\nFamilies are also invited to join in soldier’s songs with a live performance by the Harken Back String Band. Everyone will enjoy traditional songs of home and military life beginning at 2:30 p.m. \n\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. A temporary exhibit titled “We Fight for Our Rights” tells the story of the both the enslaved and free African-Americans who fought for freedom during the American Civil War and their impact on later contributions through the 20th century. The exhibit focuses on the USCT or United States Colored Troops who were formerly enslaved and free African-Americans who joined the Union Army in their fight to end slavery and preserve the Union. \n\nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/veterans-day-2/
LOCATION:Pamplin Historical Park\, 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,history talks,living history,Performance,tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamplin Historical Park":MAILTO:memberservices@pamplinpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T192932
CREATED:20210113T214610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T192350Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Breakthrough Trail 5K
DESCRIPTION: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 ending at the Hart Farm located at 6619 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. \nTop 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 15\, 2021 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. \nAll 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. \nThis event is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors; AdvanSix\, Bank of Southside Virginia and Southside Electric Cooperative. \nClick here for a downloadable and printable registration form. \nClick here for an event flyer. \nClick here to become a sponsor and to promote your business or organization. Sponsorship submissions must be received by September 24\, 2021.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/annual-breakthrough-trail-5k/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Fitness
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