outdoors
Park Day 2019
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States*Event cancelled due to severe weather forecast* This annual event is sponsored by the Civil War Trust and brings history enthusiasts together in an effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but pristine. Join the Pamplin Historical Park team to help beautify aspects of our 424-acre park. Volunteers should meet at The... Read more »
I Spy: A Civil War Spy Academy
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesDuring this two-day camp, participants will hear the stories of several Civil War spies, both Union and Confederate, who did what they could to help their cause through covert means. Campers will learn about the skills needed to be an effective spy; everything from code breaking to effective disguises. Campers will also discover some the... Read more »
From Forests to Fields
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin us as we explore the mid-19th century efforts to use wood in civilian products and military construction on July 20-21, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Programs will include several 30-minute woodworking demonstrations at both the Tudor Hall Plantation and the Military Encampment areas. These programs will occur multiple times daily, so that... Read more »
Fall Home School Day
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesThe Park's education staff is offering a special field trip program on for home school families and associations. Home School 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 Home School Tour includes a visit to the award-winning exhibit... 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 »
NPS Petersburg & Pamplin Historical Park Tour
*Due to ongoing concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is cancelling or postponing all events and programs until April 15, 2020, based upon the guidance of the CDC regarding “social distancing” and the elimination of large gatherings. This decision is being made out... Read more »
Breakthrough Walking Tour
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States*Due to ongoing concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is cancelling or postponing all events and programs until April 15, 2020, based upon the guidance of the CDC regarding “social distancing” and the elimination of large gatherings. This decision is being made out... Read more »
Park Day 2020
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States*Due to ongoing concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is cancelling or postponing all events and programs until April 15, 2020, based upon the guidance of the CDC regarding “social distancing” and the elimination of large gatherings. This decision is being made out... Read more »
