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 »
Veterans Day Observance
Saturday November 7th 9AM-5PM: Encounter Programming with Reenactors 9AM-5PM: Civil War Wargaming with Will Kellett, Petersburg Campaign Scenarios like Globe Tavern 10AM-10:45 PM: War So Terrible Showing 11AM-11:45 PM: “Veterans… 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 »
2026 Symposium Optional Tour: The Battle of North Anna
Every symposium begins with our optional tour which takes attendees on a day-long related adventure prior to the first evening speaker on Friday. This year, you can join Pamplin Park… Read more »
30th Annual Civil War Symposium – Hot Heads!: Quick Tempers & Rash Actions
The conference will be held on Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Pamplin Historical Park’s Education Center in Dinwiddie, Virginia and will feature presentations from seven outstanding… 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: Prisoners of War
Visit Pamplin Historical Park for the first of four Focus Weekend events. This event is title Prisoners of War and highlights the capturing prisoners, which was a major facet of… Read more »

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