23rd Annual Civil War Symposium

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

Join us for the 23rd Annual Civil War Symposium at Pamplin Historical Park in 2019 and hear from some of the nation's greatest Civil War scholars as they talk about "Small Battles, Big Results". The authors and topics are as follows: Mr. Peter Cozzens - Battle of Iuka Mr. Jerry Desmond - Battle of Ringgold... Read more »

Voices from the Shadows

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At each stop, guests will encounter an escaped prisoner on the run, a guard on picket duty being ambushed, a surgeon performing grisly work in a field hospital and more. These and other ghouls... Read more »

Veterans Day

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

As 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 »

Toys for Tots Collection

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

Pamplin Historical Park is proud to be a collection point for Toys for Tots from November 25 through December 13, 2019. Park admission is not required to drop off a gift. Visitors are invited to bring a new unwrapped gift during this time to the Park for distribution to under-privileged children whose parents cannot afford... 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 »

Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

Join us as we welcome Stephen Davis who currently serves as the Book Review editor  for the Civil War News. His presentation is titled, “Hood's Flank Attack at Atlanta, July 22, 1864: Why Jackson's Flank Attack at Chancellorsville Succeeded, and Hood's Did Not.” Steve has been a Civil War buff since the 4th grade. He attended... Read more »

A Christmas Past

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States

Experience 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 States

The 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 States

We 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 States

We 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 »