This Halloween have a hauntingly good time while enjoying great tea and treats. Learn about the historical importance of 19th century Victorian mourning traditions, and mourning attire while enjoying fall themed… Read more »
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Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Join speaker Dr. Peter S. Carmichael as he takes attendees on a tale of adventure with “The Hicksford Raid” at the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. The Hicksford Raid took place… Read more »
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Join Dr. James Broomall on August 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. as he reveals “Private Confederacies: The Emotional Worlds of Southern Men as Citizens and Soldiers” at the Petersburg Civil… Read more »
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Speaker John Mountcastle will discuss “When War Came This Way: Women’s Experiences during the Civil War in Virginia”. The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of… Read more »
Celebrate Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with Elvatrice Belsches on February 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. as she speaks on “Making a Place for Themselves: A Survey of the Free Black Experience… Read more »
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Speaker Chris Bingham will discuss “The United States Colored Troops at Appomattox”. The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except June, July, and… Read more »
Petersburg Civil War Round Table at Pamplin
Speakers William Waldrop and Mike Nusbaum will discuss “The CSS Richmond”. The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except June, July, and August)… Read more »
From Forests to Fields
Join us as we explore the mid-19th century efforts to use wood in civilian products and military construction on July 20-21, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Programs will… Read more »
Breakthrough Luncheon with Peter Carmichael
Dr. Peter S. Carmichael will speak at a special luncheon during the Park’s Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Weekend on March 30th at noon. Carmichael will discuss his latest book and share… Read more »
Waters of Hope and Despair: African Americans and the Chesapeake Bay
Join Wisteria Perry of the Mariner’s Museum as she explores the life of African Americans along the Virginia’s nearby Chesapeake Bay.
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