Tag: Richmond

Voices from the Shadows

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Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At each stop, guests will encounter civilians and… Read more »

Roundtable: Myths About Lee’s Surrender

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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 »

159th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary

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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 »

Voices from the Shadows

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Costumed guides will lead participants on a special Halloween tour, where they will encounter various historical figures on a real battlefield. Participants will hear ladies recounting scary stories, music in… Read more »

Roundtable: Civil War Railroads

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Join Bert Dunkerly who will present on November 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dunkerly will share the story of “Civil War Railroads.” Robert M…. Read more »

Paranormal Investigation

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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 »

Roundtable: 1862 Peninsula Campaign

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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 »