Join speaker Jerry Ankeny as he shares “The Civil War Sacrifice of Somerset County, Pennsylvania.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at… Read more »
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Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Driving Tour
This will be a caravan driving tour to include stops and guides leading the tour to commemorate the 161st Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle. The tour will begin promptly at… Read more »
161st Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Weekend
Join us as we remember the 161st 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 »
Medal of Honor Observance Tour
Park historians will lead a tour highlighting the actions of Medal of Honor recipients during the Civil War.
Roundtable: Dr. Mary Walker, The Little Lady in Pants
Join speaker Matt Farina as he shares the “Dr. Mary Walker: The Little Lady in Pants.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month… Read more »
Roundtable: Virginia’s Own Fire Eater – Edmund Ruffin
Join speaker Kenneth Bage as he shares the “Virginia’s Own Fire Eater: Edmund Ruffin.” Bage will share the life of Edmund Ruffin, American planter. politician, scientist and activist for secession… Read more »
Veterans Day Observance
Join Pamplin Historical Park as we offer living-history, demonstrations, displays, and Pamplin Historical Park is offering free admission during Veterans Day Observance, Saturday, November 8, to all active duty Military,… Read more »
Roundtable: Gettysburg’s Southern Front
Join Mr. Hampton Newsom as he presents on November 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Newsom will share ”Gettysburg’s Southern Front.” The three-day Battle… Read more »
Roundtable: The Battle of Dinwiddie Court House
Join Jerry Netherland who will present on October 2. 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Netherland will share the “The Battle of Dinwiddie Court House.”… Read more »
2025 Symposium Optional Tour
Join Pamplin Historical Park’s Zachary Pittard, Director of Education & Interpretation and Aaron Stoyack, Park Ranger, for a tour examining “United At What Cost: Petersburg in War and Peace, 1781… Read more »

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