history talks
Roundtable: Marching Masters
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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: Prisoners of War during the Petersburg Campaign
Join speaker Tim Talbott as he explores wartime prisoners in a presentation titled, “Gobbled Up: Prisoners of War during the Petersburg Campaign.” Tim Talbott is the current Chief Administrative Officer for the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and was previously the Director of Education and Interpretation for Pamplin Historical park and The National museum of the... Read more »
Roundtable: Charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery
Join speaker Dr. David Urquia as he discusses the "Charge of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery." 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... Read more »
Roundtable: Explosion at City Point
Join speaker Kenny Bage as he shares the "The Explosion at City Point." City Point was founded as a town in 1613 and incorporated as a town in 1826 and is located in the modern day City of Hopewell at the confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers. The site served as the location of... Read more »
Valentine Tea
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin Pamplin Historical Park’s Valentine Tea where park staff are attired in mid- 1800s, clothing and will present a themed program. Due to the popularity of this program, reservations and prepayment are required. Symbols for love and romance have been around for thousands of years, we have the ancient Greeks and Romans to thank for... Read more »
Roundtable: An Artist Talk, Painting the Civil War
Speaker Henry Kidd will discuss, “An Artist Talk, Painting the Civil War.” Henry Kidd is a nationally recognized historical artist. His fine art has appeared in documentaries on the History Channel and on covers of many books and magazines. He designed the Confederate Medal of Honor. His artwork hangs in many prestigious institutions and museums... Read more »
