Join Greg Mertz, Supervisory Historian at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park (retired), as we explore events leading to the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862. Newly appointed… Read more »
Tag: Civil War
2023 Symposium Optional Tour: 1862 Peninsula Campaign
Join Pamplin Historical Park’s Executive Director, Colin Romanick, and Newport News Historic Sites Curator, J. Michael Moore as we examine General McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign, covering the period between the landing… Read more »
Breakthrough Trail 5K
This annual event is a partnership between the Park and Tri-Cities Road Runners. The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the Hart… Read more »
Veterans Day Observance
Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the day. Park staff will also conduct a guided walking tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield, which occurred on April 2, 1865. The… Read more »
Independence Day Celebration
Join us this Independence Day as Pamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the day. All visitors will have the opportunity to join staff for tours of the Breakthrough… Read more »
Memorial Day Remembrance
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will offer a full schedule of daily programs this Memorial Day. The Park will open from 9:00 a.m…. Read more »
Civil War Symposium: Bridges Over Troubled Waters
Don’t miss your chance to attend this year’s exciting program. Bridges Over Troubled Waters on October 20-22, 2023, features seven outstanding historians who are leaders in their field. The Symposium… Read more »
Roundtable: 1862 Peninsula Campaign
Join speaker J. Michael Moore as he shares the story of “The Peninsula Campaign.” J. Michael Moore is employed by the City of Newport News and serves as curator for… Read more »
Paranormal Investigation
Join 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. Come investigate with us on March… Read more »
Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Join us as we remember the 158th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. The Park is hosting a full… Read more »
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