Directions & Hours
New Operating Hours
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will be open to walk-in visitation weekly, Friday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning June 7, 2024. School and adult groups of 10 or more are still invited to schedule tours, educational programs or facility rentals seven days a week. Those who wish to book groups of 10 or more, educational programs or inquire and book facility rentals can call (804) 861-2408 or email generalmailbox@pamplinpark.org.
Current Pamplin Historical Park members and Dinwiddie County Residents only can continue to enjoy walking the park’s trails by checking-in and parking at 6619 Duncan Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Directions
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
6125 Boydton Plank Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
Located near Petersburg, Virginia, Pamplin Historical Park is about 30 minutes south of Richmond and is convenient to both Interstates 95 and 85 and US Highways 1 and 460.
Directions to the Main Park Entrance:
6125 Boydton Plank Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
From Richmond and Points North:
Take I-95 south to I-85 south, to Exit 63-A (U.S. 1 south). Proceed one mile to Park entrance on the left. The Park is 30 minutes south of Richmond.
From Appomattox and Points West:
Take U.S. 460 east to U.S. 1 north. Proceed 1/2 mile to Park entrance on the right. The Park is 90 minutes east of Appomattox.
From Williamsburg:
Take I-64 west to I-295 south. Travel south to Rt. 895 west. Take Rt. 895 west to I-95 south. Travel south on I-95 to Petersburg. Take 1-85 south to Exit 63-A (U.S. 1 south). Proceed one mile to Park entrance on the left. The Park is 1 hour & 15 minutes from Williamsburg.
From Suffolk and Hampton Roads:
Take U.S. 460 west. At Petersburg, U.S. 460 becomes I-85. Follow I-85 south to Exit 63-A (U.S. 1 south). Proceed 1 mile to Park entrance on the left. The Park is two hours or less from all points in Hampton Roads.
From Charlotte and Durham, NC, and Points Southwest:
Take I-85 north to Exit 61 (US 460). Turn right at the exit then left on US 1 North. Proceed 1/2 mile to Park entrance on your right. The Park is 2 hours from Durham.
From Raleigh:
Take U.S. Highway 1 north to I-85 north and proceed to Exit 61. Turn right at the exit then left on US 1 North. Proceed 1/2 mile to Park entrance on the right. The Park is two hours from Raleigh.
From Jacksonville, FL, and Myrtle Beach, SC and Points South:
Take I-95 north to Petersburg then take I-85 south. Proceed approximately 5 miles to Exit 63-A (U.S. 1 south). Proceed one mile to Park entrance on your left.
Directions for School Groups, Special Events, Civil War Adventure Camp, and Park Administrative Offices:
Follow the directions above to U.S. 1. use route 670 (Duncan Road), which is 1/4 mile north of the Park entrance, to reach the School Group Entrance (Education Center), Park Administrative Offices, and the Civil War Adventure Camp.
