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Home School Day at Pamplin
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin us a special home school field trip program for home school families and associations.
Veterans Day Observance & World War I Centennial
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesPamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is observing this Veterans Day with an observance ceremony and additional activities on November 11, 2018. This year marks the centennial of the conclusion and armistice of World War I fought 1914-1918. Over 4.7 million Americans served in “the war to end all wars” and... Read more »
Waters of Hope and Despair: African Americans and the Chesapeake Bay
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin Wisteria Perry of the Mariner's Museum as she explores the life of African Americans along the Virginia's nearby Chesapeake Bay.
25th Anniversary Photo Contest
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesPamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is launching a “25th Anniversary Photo Contest” to celebrate 25 years of education and preservation. The contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years of age and above. This contest provides an opportunity for entrants to capture the natural beauty of the... Read more »
Breakthrough Luncheon with Peter Carmichael
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesDr. Peter S. Carmichael will speak at a special luncheon during the Park’s Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Weekend on March 30th at noon. Carmichael will discuss his latest book and share some of his research on the Petersburg Campaign. Attendees will have an opportunity to read and raise questions about some of the sources he utilized... Read more »
25th Park Anniversary Celebration
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin us for a celebration to remember what began in 1991 as a historic preservation effort, which resulted in a phone call and the multi-million dollar Pamplin Historical Park that you see and experience today. Activities will be taking place each day. Sunday begins with the opening of the new 25th Anniversary Exhibit featuring artifacts not... Read more »
Memorial Day
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesPamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will offer a full schedule of daily programs on Memorial Day, Monday May 27. The Park will open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and activities are included with regular museum admission. A special Memorial Day program will begin at 12:30 p.m. During... 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 »
Independence Day Celebration
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesAs 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 programs throughout the day, to include presentations of 1856 Independence Day campaign speeches and a ceremony with a cannon... 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 »
