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5th Annual W. Britain Model Figure Symposium
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesContact: Ericka Osen ( erickaosen@wbritain.com ) Phone: 419-865-5077 Location: Pamplin Historical Park, Petersburg, Virginia SAVE THE DATE!!! We are pleased to announce that the 5th Annual W.Britain Toy Soldier & Model Figure Symposium will be held at the Park on July 27-28-29, 2018. Click here 2018 Symposium Flyer Press Quality for event information and the line-up of speakers, tours and hotel details.... Read more »
Breakthrough Brew & Wine Fest
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin us for a festival tasting of both beer and wine while enjoying live music and food, in the picturesque setting of the Park's Freedom Garden. Live music will be performed by Mid-Atlantic bands Rhythm Kings and Joe's Day Off. Food vendors will be available to satisfy hunger, while craft vendors will offer amazing locally... Read more »
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.
22nd Annual Civil War Symposium: First Ladies of Civil War History
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin us for our 22nd Annual Civil War Symposium: First Ladies of the Civil War on October 19-21, 2018. This year’s symposium features a first ever all-female award-winning speaker panel of leading Civil War historians from across the country. Symposium topics vary from “Sherman’s March to the Sea” to “The Colors of Courage: Gettysburg’s Forgotten History... Read more »
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 »
Slavery & Freedom: Lectures & Book Signing
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United States“Who freed the slaves?” Since the end of the Civil War this complex question is one that many people have sought to answer definitively. Often due to the many different ways that Americans remember the process of emancipation, its answer remains elusive. However, thinking about this significant question opens opportunities for learning about different historical... Read more »
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin this month's guest speaker James Price of the U.S. Army Women's Museum as he talks about "The Battle of New Market Heights". Price’s presentation titled “Battle of New Market Heights” is based on his first book, “The Battle of New Market Heights: Freedom Will Be Theirs by the Sword,” which was published in 2011. The Journal... Read more »
Valentine Tea
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesAt Pamplin Historical Park’s Valentine Tea ladies and gentlemen in period dress will teach guests 19th-century etiquette while they enjoy gourmet tea and snacks. Attendees will also learn about the significance of flowers and how to create the perfect bouquet. Park Members $20, Non-Park Members $24
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, United StatesJoin this month's guest speaker Jerry "Dez" Desmond, Executive Director of Pamplin Historical Park as he talks about "Maine Troops at Gettysburg". Desmond’s career includes 22 years of professional museum experience in the areas of education, curation, and administration. He has written numerous historical articles and multiple books including “Turning the Tide at Gettysburg: How Maine... Read more »
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 »
