living history
Veterans Day
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesAs former U.S. President Ronald Reagan stated "We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry... Read more »
Educate for the Future on #GIVINGTUESDAY
Join Pamplin Historical Park this December 3, 2019 for #GivingTuesday as we celebrate by accepting donations to support the A. Wilson Greene Scholarship Fund which provides funding for schools struggling with field trip transportation costs. Help us reach our goal of $10,000 to help fund the cost of motor coach rentals for under-funded schools. #GivingTuesday is... Read more »
A Christmas Past
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesExperience the holidays in 19th century style. Families will enjoy the opportunity for children to meet a ‘Thomas Nast’ Santa Claus including photo opportunities and the chance to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Thomas Nast is considered to be the “Father of the American Cartoon” and among his most notable works is his creation of... Read more »
Tea & Tidings
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesThe Park hosts several themed tea events throughout the year and this one offers the same tasty tea and treats with a program highlighting holiday traditions. Park staff attired in antebellum clothing will explore the origins and stories behind traditional holiday decorations such as bells, candles, candy canes, garland, stockings, wreaths and more. Discover the origins... Read more »
Volunteer Open Houses
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesWe offer fun volunteer opportunities to help preserve history, and promote education! As President John F. Kennedy said, “Every person can make a difference, and every person should try.” Park staff will share information on volunteer opportunities at the Park and hold on-site interviews on Thursday, January 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday,... Read more »
Volunteer Open Houses
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesWe offer fun volunteer opportunities to help preserve history, and promote education! As President John F. Kennedy said, “Every person can make a difference, and every person should try.” Park staff will share information on volunteer opportunities at the Park and hold on-site interviews on Thursday, January 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday,... Read more »
Volunteer Open Houses
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesWe offer fun volunteer opportunities to help preserve history, and promote education! As President John F. Kennedy said, “Every person can make a difference, and every person should try.” Park staff will share information on volunteer opportunities at the Park and hold on-site interviews on Thursday, January 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday,... Read more »
Independence Day Celebration
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesProclaim America's Independence with us on July 4, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with activities and programs. As essayist John Burroughs stated "That which distinguishes this day from all others is that then both orators and artillerymen shoot blank cartridges." In the spirit of Burroughs' quote, Pamplin Historical Park staff will offer multiple... Read more »
Voices from the Shadows
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesCostumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At various stops, guests will encounter escapees on the run, the sounds of battle, a surgeon performing grisly work in a field hospital and more. These and other ghouls will recount their stories and... Read more »
Homeschool Day
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin us for a special Homeschool field trip program designed especially for homeschool families and associations. Homeschool tours at Pamplin Historical Park include educational programs that use fun, participatory learning techniques to teach historical lessons about life in the nineteenth century. Each Homeschool tour includes a visit to the award-winning exhibit “Duty Called Me Here”... Read more »
