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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 »
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World War II Living History Weekend
The theme this year is "America on the Offensive" where living history brings to life the experiences of fighting abroad and the war on the home front during World War II. Guests will have the chance to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in WWII and about different aspects of a soldier’s life... Read more »
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Fall Home School Day
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is offering a special field trip program on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for homeschool families and associations. Home School Tours at Pamplin Historical Park include educational programs that use fun, participatory learning techniques to teach historical lessons about... Read more »
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2026 Symposium Optional Tour: The Battle of North Anna
Every symposium begins with our optional tour which takes attendees on a day-long related adventure prior to the first evening speaker on Friday. This year, you can join Pamplin Park staff as we explore the often forgotten Battle of North Anna. Sandwiched between the brutal bookends of Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor, The Battle of North... Read more »
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Voices From The Shadows
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesPamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is observing Halloween with an opportunity to experience "Voices from the Shadows." The Park is offering this annual evening event on two nights, October 23rd and October 24th, 2026 at both 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The tours are offered twice nightly and... Read more »
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9th Annual Breakthrough Trail 5K
Celebrate Halloween at the Breakthrough Trail 5K at Pamplin Historical Park on October 31st by wearing your favorite costume! The best registrant costume will receive a certificate and a $100.00 gift card. Note: This is a family event and any attire with offensive language, inappropriate or sexually explicit themes are strictly forbidden. Starting Time and... Read more »
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Veterans Day Weekend
Join Pamplin Historical Park as we honor America's veterans this Veterans Day weekend on November 7-8, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with activities and programs. As former U.S. President, General George Washington stated in his farewell orders to the Continental Army, “The unparalleled perseverance of the armies of the United States, through almost... Read more »
