American History
Events
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Medal of Honor Observance Tour
Caravan driving tour. Bring your own vehicle and follow along. Meeting at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Departing at 9am Park Member? Please call for your reservation (804) 861-2408, ext 103 “In the final days of the Petersburg siege, Union soldiers fought with dogged determination against their southern opponents and end the... Read more »
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161st Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Weekend
Join us as we remember the 161st Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. The Park is hosting a full weekend schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to drill with the troops, see artillery and infantry demonstrations with... Read more »
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Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Driving Tour
"Let the Sixth Corps Rest: The Other Federal Offensives on April 2nd" caravan Driving Tour. Bring your own vehicle and meet at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Departing at 9AM Pamplin Park is proud to conduct a caravan driving tour of the key engagements on April 2nd, 1865 that did not involve... Read more »
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Roundtable: The Civil War Sacrifice of Somerset County, Pennsylvania
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... Read more »
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Roundtable: John Taylor Wood and The Rebel Horse Marine
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... Read more »
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World War II Living History Weekend
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... Read more »
