Civil War Symposium: Bridges Over Troubled Waters

Battlefield terrain features and obstacles have been studied by numerous historians and are the blessing or curse of many military commanders throughout time. The American Civil War is no different... Read more »

Voices from the Shadows

Costumed guides will lead participants on a special Halloween tour, where they will encounter various historical figures on a real battlefield. Participants will hear ladies recounting scary stories, music in... Read more »

Roundtable: The Tale of Two Brothers

Join speaker Emmanuel Dabney as he shares the story of " A Tale of Two Brothers: James and Robert Roantree's Civil War Experiences." The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will... Read more »

Paranormal Investigation

Join the Commonwealth Researchers of the Paranormal (C.R.O.P.) for an exclusive investigation of Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. We do not recommend this event... Read more »

159th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary

Join us as we remember the 159th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond.  At 4:40 a.m. April 2, 1865,... Read more »

Roundtable: Myths About Lee’s Surrender

Join speaker Patrick Schroeder as he explores "Myths about Lee's Surrender." Many are familiar with the April 9, 1865 surrender at Appomattox Court House by Confederate general Robert E. Lee... Read more »