Commemorate Virginians participation in the Battle of Trenton in 1776 with a living history event on December 5-6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to include activities, demonstrations, presentations… Read more »
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Roundtable: Christmas During the Civil War
Join Jerry “Dez” Desmond as he explores the Christmas holiday and how it was observed during the Civil War by both north and south. The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT)… Read more »
Roundtable: Glorious Courage, John Pelham in the Civil War
Sarah Bierle will present on November 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Bierle will share the story of “Glorious Courage; John Pelham in the Civil… Read more »
9th Annual Breakthrough Trail 5K
Celebrate Halloween at the Breakthrough Trail 5K at Pamplin Historical Park on October 31st by wearing your favorite costume! The best registrant costume will receive a certificate and a $100.00… Read more »
Fall Home School Day
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is offering a special field trip program on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for… Read more »
Focus Weekend: Faith and Religion in the Civil War
Visit the park to experience our fourth Focus Weekend: Faith and Religion in the Civil War. Religion was omnipresent during the Civil War era. Some denominations, such as the Methodists,… Read more »
Focus Weekend: Tobacco
Visit the park to experience our third Focus Weekend featuring tobacco. Production of tobacco was a vital agricultural product and business in Virginia and still is today. The 19th century… Read more »
Focus Weekend: Tools of the Trade
Early Americans lived in a world of wood. The forests of Europe had long been cleared, but America had old-growth forests that… Read more »
World War II Living History Weekend
The theme this year is “America on the Offensive” where living history brings to life the experiences of fighting abroad and the war on the home front during World War… Read more »
Independence Day Celebration
A “Round Ball to Rim Fire” program will begin at 10:00 am and highlight the types of weapons used in the Civil War to include a demonstration of the loading… Read more »
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