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Events
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Voices from the Shadows: Edgar Allan Poe Edition
Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” with Edgar Allan Poe portrayed by actor and historian Charles Wissinger will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park. At each stop, guests will encounter scenes from Poe's works, bringing to life poetry from the master of suspense. These portrayals will recount their stories... Read more »
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8th Annual Breakthrough Trail 5K
This annual event is a partnership between the Park and Tri-Cities Road Runners. The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the Hart Farm located at 6915 Duncan Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. The race course will guide participants through the Civil War Breakthrough Battlefield trails which ended the... Read more »
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Roundtable: Gettysburg’s Southern Front
Join Mr. Hampton Newsom as he presents on November 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Newsom will share ”Gettysburg's Southern Front.” The three-day Battle of Gettysburg took place between July 1 and July 3, 1863 in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was fought between the Union and Confederate and... Read more »
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Veterans Day Observance
Join Pamplin Historical Park as we offer living-history, demonstrations, displays, and Pamplin Historical Park is offering free admission during Veterans Day Observance, Saturday, November 8, to all active duty Military, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans, National Guardsmen. Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the weekend, to include; Civil War, World War I and World War... Read more »
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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. Come investigate with us on November 22nd at Pamplin Historical Park, featured on Season 3 of Travel Channel's Portals to Hell. Explore the Breakthrough Battlefield of America's Civil War where hundreds... Read more »
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Medal of Honor Observance Tour
Caravan driving tour. Bring your own vehicle and follow along. Meeting at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Departing at 9am Park Member? Please call for your reservation (804) 861-2408, ext 103 “In the final days of the Petersburg siege, Union soldiers fought with dogged determination against their southern opponents and end the... Read more »
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161st Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Weekend
Join us as we remember the 161st Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. The Park is hosting a full weekend schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to drill with the troops, see artillery and infantry demonstrations with... Read more »
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7th 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 Farm, which is part of Pamplin Historical Park located near Petersburg, Virginia. The Breakthrough Car Show is open to all makes, models and years of... Read more »
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Memorial Day Remembrance
The park will be open for walk in visitation Memorial Day weekend, May 25 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors can experience encounter programming throughout the day at the park's Military Encampment area. Living historians and educators will share the experience of Civil War soldiers in camp and on the battlefield. Musket fire demonstrations... Read more »
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Independence Day Celebration
A “Round Ball to Rim Fire” program will begin at 10:00 am and highlight the types of weapons used in the Civil War to include a demonstration of the loading and firing of muskets. This will be followed by a program comparing soldiers of 1776 and those of the American Civil War in 1861 at... Read more »
