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Roundtable: Genteel Rebel: The Life of Mary Greenhow Lee
Roundtable: Genteel Rebel: The Life of Mary Greenhow Lee
Speaker Dr. Sheila Phipps will discuss topics from her book, "Genteel Rebel: The Life of Mary Greenhow Lee”. Lee was an antebellum Richmond socialite and sister-in-law to the famous Confederate spy Rose O'Neal Greenhow. Lee participated in her own forms of covert work while living in Union occupied Winchester, Virginia. Copies of the book will... Read more »
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Roundtable: The Battle of Franklin, Nov. 30, 1864
Roundtable: The Battle of Franklin, Nov. 30, 1864
Join speaker Lee White as he shares wartime insights from his book titled "Let Us Die Like men: The Battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864”. 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... Read more »
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Breakthrough Anniversary Walking Tour
Breakthrough Anniversary Walking Tour
Park historians will lead a tour through the Breakthrough Battle of April 2nd, 1865 while bringing the conflict and personalities alive for this special experience on the actual battlefield. The tour will begin at the Jones Farm parking area located at 6503 Church Road, Petersburg 23803. Attendees will follow the route of the Union Army... Read more »
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Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Join us as we remember the 156th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. The Park hosts a schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors. Saturday, April 3, 2021 10:30 - 11:00 am “Load in Nine Times” firing demonstration at the Museum 11:15 -... Read more »