Civil War
Roundtable: The Forgotten Battle of Wapping Heights
Join speaker Dr. Timothy Orr as he shares the story of "The Forgotten Battle of Wapping Heights." The three-day Battle of Gettysburg resulted in over 50,000 casualties and ultimately forced... Read more »
5th Annual Breakthrough Car Show
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... Read more »
Memorial Day Remembrance
The park will be open Memorial Day weekend, May 25 through May 27 with special activities only being held on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.... Read more »
Roundtable: Civil War in Cinema
Join speaker Dr. Brian Steel Wills as he shares the story of "Civil War in Cinema." Ken Burns once said that the impression made on the American psyche by the... Read more »
Paranormal Investigation
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. We do not recommend this event... Read more »
Roundtable: Relics Reunited and the Story of LTC Richard S. Thompson
Join speaker Kenny Bage as he shares “Relics Reunited: The Story of LTC Richard S. Thompson.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month... Read more »
Symposium Special Tour: 1864 Wilson-Kautz Raid
This special guided tour will visit sites from the Wilson-Kautz Raid with Director of Education & Interpretation, Zachary Pittard. Park members pay $129 per person and non-members pay $139 per... Read more »
27th Annual Civil War Symposium
A number of irregular operations took place during the American Civil War incorporating acts of sabotage, ambushes or raids and any number of special reconnaissance missions. These activities were not... Read more »
Voices from the Shadows
Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At each stop, guests will encounter civilians and... Read more »
