Pamplin Historical Park

Name: Pamplin Historical Park
Address: 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, 23803, US
Telephone: (804) 861-2408
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

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Pamplin Historical Park

424 acres packed with award-winning museums, antebellum homes, living history venues, historic battlefield trails, and shopping facilities.
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One of “Virginia’s Best Places to Visit” according to the Travel Channel, and designated as a National Historic Landmark, Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier offers a combination of high-tech museums and hands-on experiences. The Park has four world-class museums and four antebellum homes situated on 424 acres. The Park is also the site of America’s premiere part

icipatory experience, Civil War Adventure Camp. The award-winning National Museum of the Civil War Soldier forms the Park's centerpiece. Here, the story of the 3 million common soldiers who fought in America's bloodiest conflict is told in breathtaking fashion using the latest museum technology. An impressive artifact collection is set amidst lifelike settings. Interactive learning stations attract kids and grownups alike.

05/20/2026

Visit the park this Memorial Day, May 25 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors can experience encounter programming throughout the day at the park’s Military Encampment area. Living historians and educators will share the experience of Civil War soldiers in camp and on the battlefield. Musket fire demonstrations will take place throughout the day and visitors can learn about the equipment, food, camp life, weapons and other aspects of the daily life of a Civil War soldier.

The award-winning Duty Called Me Here exhibit features hundreds of Civil War artifacts on display and the Trial By Fire immersion experience. Orpheo devices provide visitors with information and images at over 80 locations within the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier and throughout the park’s exterior.

The viewing of “War So Terrible” which follows two Civil War soldiers, Benjamin Franklin Meyers of the Union and Andrew Jackson Stewart of the Confederacy, will be available for viewing, in the Battlefield Center.

This special Pamplin Historical Park Memorial Day remembrance is sponsored by the Bank of Southside Virginia. Daily admission for adults is $15, seniors (65+) $12.00, children (6-12) $8, and children under 6 free.

Free admission is offered for all active duty Military, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans, National Guardsmen. This offer is only available on May 25, 2026 to active duty Military, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans, National Guardsmen with proper ID, which includes a Department of Defense photo ID or DD Form 214. Military veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork, DD Form 214, as identification of service.

05/12/2026

Thanks to all who participated and attended the 7th Annual Breakthrough Car Show this past Saturday. We had beautiful weather and an amazing assortment of cars, trucks and imports representing nearly 100 years of automotive history.

In addition to the show vehicles, there were vendors, displays, food, music, a silent auction and raffle. Artillery fire and musket fire demonstrations were performed throughout the day by our education department and living historians.

First and second place awards were presented across 38 classes and two special awards being the Dinwiddie County Chairman's Award and the Clay Drnec Preservation Award were also awarded. Chair, Mrs. Ebron-Bonner and Clay Drnec's son AJ Drnec presented the special awards.

We are thankful for our event partner, Car Club Council of Central Virginia who celebrated their 31st Anniversary at this event. A special thanks to the following Gold Level sponsors; BSV, Dinwiddie Dental, Gary’s Automotive Again, Hale’s Electric Service, PPetersburg Area Regional Tourism, Strosnider Chevrolet, Virginia Cars and Carts, and the following supporting sponsors; Advance Auto Parts (Dinwiddie), AutoMeter, AutoZone (Dinwiddie), BMUU Auto, Brother’s Pizza, Charles City County, City of Colonial Heights, Coker Tire, Food Lion, Grease Monkey Garage, Griot’s Garage, Harbor Freight, Home Depot, Dalton Watson Fine Books, JEGS, J. C. Taylor Insurance, Lincoln Electric, Mission BBQ, Moss Motors, Motorbooks, National Parts Depot, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts (Dinwiddie), Prince George County, Hatchette Book Group, Richmond Raceway, Stoner Solution, Texas Roadhouse, Top Flight Automotive, TriboTex, and Tractor Supply Company.

Mark you calendars now to join us in 2027!

05/08/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday May 9th for the 7th Annual Breakthrough Car Show at Pamplin Historical Park's Hart Farm from 10am to 3pm. Located at 6955 Duncan Road, Petersburg, VA 23803, just follow the signs.

All makes, models, and years of cars, trucks, imports are welcome to enter. Registration opens 8am to 11am and each registration is $20 per vehicle. All spectators can attend for FREE!

See displays from Strosnider Chevrolet, BMUU Auto (M3 Race Car), Richmond Raceway, Moss Motors (MG T Series) and more.

Vendors will be on hand for great food, drinks and more!

You can also tour Pamplin Historical Park for half price admission all day Saturday, May 9, 2026.

05/04/2026

Join speaker J. Michael Moore at this Thursday's Petersburg Civil War Roundtable, at 7PM as he shares “John Taylor Wood and The Rebel Horse Marine.”

The Chesapeake Bay was a vital Union communication and supply link from Washington, D.C. to Fort Monroe. With great ingenuity and incredible forethought, Wood developed the “boats on wheels” concept for attacking Union shipping. Wood earned the sobriquet of the Rebel Horse Marine with a naval raiding career that was something out of the action-adventure genre of fiction and foreshadowed the development of commando and special operations warfare in the twentieth century.

J. Michael Moore is employed by the City of Newport News and serves as curator for Lee Hall Mansion and Historic Endview. Moore received a bachelor of arts in history from Christopher Newport University and a master of arts in history from Old Dominion University. During his tenure with the City, he has curated exhibits at several local historic sites, developed historic signage, and led battlefield tours in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Working with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, he has placed Causey’s Mill, Endview Plantation, Lee’s Mill, and Whitaker’s Mill on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, Michael is a popular lecturer for CNU’s Life Long Learning Society. Moore has co-authored two books – The Peninsula Campaign of 1862: A Military Analysis in 2005 and Yorktown’s Civil War Siege: Drums Along the Warwick in 2012. In addition, he has served as the editor and photographic editor for twelve books and written articles for Virginia Cavalcade, North & South, Military Collector & Historian, and Mulberry Island Notes. In recognition of his work in public history, the Governor of Kentucky commissioned Moore a Kentucky Colonel in 2014. He is a Newport News native and resides in Historic Yorktown.

The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except June, July, August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

04/16/2026

Many Civil War generals had post-war aspirations. William Mahone, a Petersburg resident, railroad executive, and Confederate general, began a political career after the war. He became a vocal Readjuster and advocated for expanding the public school system, removing the poll tax, and using industrial power as the impetus for economic recovery. Mahone championed a successful solution to reducing Virginia’s state debt by assigning one-third to West Virginia, refusing to accept one part, and issuing bonds to pay most of the remainder over decades. He became leader of the Readjuster Party in 1877 and fulfilled a campaign promise by establishing Virginia State College (now University) in Ettrick for the city’s African-American population. Mahone was elected to a term in the U.S. Senate from 1881 to 1887. In 1889, he ran for governor as a Republican but was defeated. He maintained an interest in politics until his death from a stroke at 68 in 1895.

04/14/2026

We're only weeks away from the 7th Annual Breakthrough Car Show at Pamplin Historical Park on May 9, 2026 at 6955 Duncan Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. Join in the fun of this automotive extravaganza. Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today at the historic Hart Farm, which is part of Pamplin Historical Park located near Petersburg, Virginia. The Breakthrough Car Show is open to all makes, models and years of vehicles and anyone can bring out their ride and participate in the show.

The first 150 registered show vehicles receive goody bags and dash plaques. Pre-register your single vehicle by May 1, 2026 for $15.00 or vehicle registration is $20.00 per vehicle thereafter and at the show. Spectators can come out with the family for FREE.

Show day registration begins at 8:00 am. Participant’s Choice judging will result in over 60 awards. The award presentation will take place at 2:30 pm. Spectator parking and show admission is free. A reduced “day of show only” Pamplin Historical Park admission will be available for those who want to explore the 424 acres of battlefields, historic homes, museums and more.

Vendors will have food, drinks and more throughout the day. Everyone can take part in a silent auction, door prizes and more.

Park staff will also preform musket and cannon fire demonstrations throughout the show.

Get more info and the registration form at https://pamplinpark.org/event/7th-annual-breakthrough-car-show/

04/09/2026

Today in 1865, the surrender between Lee and Grant took place in the McLean House at Appomattox County, VA. The Confederates numbered around 28,000 who surrendered and were paroled.

It signaled the end of a four-year long struggle but, roughly 175,000 Confederate remained in the field with other armies and at sea. The CSS Shenandoah, a commerce raider of the Confederate States Navy, was the last Confederate military unit to surrender in Liverpool, England on November 6, 1865.

04/06/2026

Spring breaks haven't stopped school field trips from visiting the park. Friday, a school group of 300 students and chaperones sponsored by our partners at the American Battlefield Trust, joined us for a day of learning and fun. The students visited the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, Tudor Hall Plantation and the Breakthrough Battlefield. Their experiences included classroom instruction, hands-on learning and walking where history happened. They learned about the life of a Civil War soldier, plantation life and the life of the enslaved. Our sheep with their new lambs and drilling with the troops added to the memorable time at the park.

It's not too late to book your field trip with us, Visit https://learn.pamplinpark.org/ today to see our offerings to include new Simple Machines and American Revolution programs.

04/03/2026

Visit Pamplin Historical Park this Easter weekend and learn about faith in the the Civil War by experiencing our award-winning Duty Called Me Here exhibit and recreated chapel with period sermons.

You can also explore our 424-acres of battlefield, historic homes and rest of the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.

04/02/2026

Join speaker Jerry Ankeny tonight as he shares “The Civil War Sacrifice of Somerset County, Pennsylvania” at the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. The meeting takes place in the park's Battlefield Center located at 6523 Duncan Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803.

The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.

Address

6125 Boydton Plank Road
Petersburg, VA
23803

Telephone

(804) 861-2408

Website

http://www.pamplinpark.org/

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