As essayist John Burroughs stated “That which distinguishes this day from all others is that then both orators and artillerymen shoot blank cartridges.” In the spirit of Burroughs’ quote, Pamplin… Read more »
Tag: Civil War
I Spy: A Civil War Spy Academy
During this two-day camp, participants will hear the stories of several Civil War spies, both Union and Confederate, who did what they could to help their cause through covert means…. Read more »
25th Park Anniversary Celebration
Join us for a celebration to remember what began in 1991 as a historic preservation effort, which resulted in a phone call and the multi-million dollar Pamplin Historical Park that you… Read more »
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Join this month’s guest speaker Barton Meyers, Associate Professor of History at Washington and Lee University as he talks about “The Guerrilla Hunters”. Dr. Myers completed his M.A. and Ph.D. in… Read more »
Park Day 2019
*Event cancelled due to severe weather forecast* This annual event is sponsored by the Civil War Trust and brings history enthusiasts together in an effort to help keep our nation’s… Read more »
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Join this month’s guest speaker Gerald Prokopowicz of East Carolina University as he talks about “Frequently Asked Questions (and why they matter) about Abraham Lincoln”. Dr. Prokopowicz is a teacher of… Read more »
Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Join us as we remember the 156th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. The Park hosts a schedule of… Read more »
Breakthrough Trail 5K at Pamplin
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 ending at the Education… Read more »
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Join 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… Read more »
Pamplin Membership Gala
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is hosting its 3rd Annual Membership Gala. Park members are invited to RSVP by February 17, 2020 and… Read more »
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