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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 »

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

  • Roundtable: Virginia’s Own Fire Eater – Edmund Ruffin

    Join speaker Kenneth Bage as he shares the “Virginia's Own Fire Eater: Edmund Ruffin.” Bage will share the life of Edmund Ruffin, American planter. politician, scientist and activist for secession of the slave  Southern states from the United States. Ruffin served in the Virginia Senate from 1823 to 1827 and published works in support of... Read more »

  • Roundtable: The Battle of Franklin

    Join speaker Andrew Gallagher as he shares the “Twilight of the Confederacy: The Battle of Franklin.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already... Read more »

  • Roundtable: Dr. Mary Walker, The Little Lady in Pants

    Join speaker Matt Farina as he shares the “Dr. Mary Walker: The Little Lady in Pants.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already... Read more »

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

  • Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Driving Tour

    "Let the Sixth Corps Rest: The Other Federal Offensives on April 2nd" caravan Driving Tour. Bring your own vehicle and meet at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Departing at 9AM Pamplin Park is proud to conduct a caravan driving tour of the key engagements on April 2nd, 1865 that did not involve... Read more »

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