Roundtable: Voices from the Attic
2022-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join speaker Carleton Young as he shares the story of “Voices from the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War.”
Young 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.
Carleton 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.
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.

Homeschool Day
2022-05-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, 23803, United States
Students will be led by an experienced park educator through three of our programs:

“Soldier Life,” which gives hands-on opportunities to understand the challenges faced by Union and Confederate soldiers;

“Plantation Life,” which discusses the lives of people in the antebellum South; and a visit through the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.

“Slavery in America” features a powerful film probing various perspectives on the South’s “peculiar institution” before the war.

We 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.

3rd Annual Breakthrough Car Show
2022-05-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, 23803, United States
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, 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.
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.
The 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.
Special 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.
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 information on an event sponsorship.
Click here for a food vendor application to participate in the event.
Click here for a non-food vendor application to participate in the event.
