Civil War
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In Memory of Self and Comrades: Book Signing Event
In Memory of Self and Comrades: Book Signing Event
Join author Michael K. Shaffer as he discusses his new book In memory of Self and Comrades which is a story about Thomas W. Colley, 1st Virginia Cavalry. This event is included with regular admission. Thomas W. Colley served in one of the most active and famous units in the Civil War, the 1st Virginia... Read more »
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Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier has established a new Civil War Roundtable and it’s meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Park’s Education Center. This month Emmanuel Dabney from Petersburg National Battlefield will be speaking on“United States Colored Troops at Petersburg,... Read more »
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Veterans Day Observance & World War I Centennial
Veterans Day Observance & World War I Centennial
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is observing this Veterans Day with an observance ceremony and additional activities on November 11, 2018. This year marks the centennial of the conclusion and armistice of World War I fought 1914-1918. Over 4.7 million Americans served in “the war to end all wars” and... Read more »
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Slavery & Freedom: Lectures & Book Signing
Slavery & Freedom: Lectures & Book Signing
“Who freed the slaves?” Since the end of the Civil War this complex question is one that many people have sought to answer definitively. Often due to the many different ways that Americans remember the process of emancipation, its answer remains elusive. However, thinking about this significant question opens opportunities for learning about different historical... Read more »