Roundtable: Marching Masters

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

Join speaker Dr. Colin Woodward as he shares the story of "Marching Masters: Slaves, Race, and the Confederate Army." In 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... Read more »

Roundtable: John Brown’s Raid

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

Join speaker Kevin Pawlak as he shares the story of "John Brown's Raid: Harpers Ferry and the Coming of the Civil War." 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... Read more »

Civil War Symposium-Winning Big: Lopsided Victories; Stunning Defeats

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. The 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... Read more »

Roundtable: Battle of Glendale

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

Join speaker Doug Crenshaw as he shares the story of "The Battle of Glendale." 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... Read more »

Veterans Day Observance

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

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. A Veterans Day ceremony... Read more »

Roundtable: Battle of Fort Gregg

Join speaker John Fox as he shares the story of "The Battle of Fort Gregg." Mr. Fox's The Confederate Alamo is the first book-length study ever written about the chaotic and bloody Battle of Fort Gregg. By April 2, 1865, General Ulysses S. Grant’s men had tightened their noose around the vital town of Petersburg, Virginia.... Read more »

Roundtable: 1862 Peninsula Campaign

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

Join speaker J. Michael Moore as he shares the story of "The Peninsula Campaign." J. Michael Moore is employed by the City of Newport News and serves as curator for Lee Hall Mansion and Historic Endview. Moore received a bachelor of arts in history from Christopher Newport University and a master of arts in history... Read more »

World War II in the Pacific Weekend

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

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,... Read more »

Civil War Symposium: Bridges Over Troubled Waters

Battlefield terrain features and obstacles have been studied by numerous historians and are the blessing or curse of many military commanders throughout time. The American Civil War is no different with many examples of rivers, streams and ravines playing a role in defining battles. Some already had bridges in place such as the Burnside Bridge... Read more »

Roundtable: Civil War Railroads

Join Bert Dunkerly who will present on November 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dunkerly will share the story of "Civil War Railroads.” Robert M. Dunkerly (Bert) is a historian, award-winning author, and speaker who is actively involved in historic preservation and research. He holds a degree in History from... Read more »