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 »
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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 »
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 September… Read more »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
Roundtable: An Artist Talk, Painting the Civil War
Speaker Henry Kidd will discuss, “An Artist Talk, Painting the Civil War.” Henry Kidd is a nationally recognized historical artist. His fine art has appeared in documentaries on the History… Read more »
Roundtable: Explosion at City Point
Join speaker Kenny Bage as he shares the “The Explosion at City Point.” City Point was founded as a town in 1613 and incorporated as a town in 1826 and… Read more »
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