Richmond and Petersburg Virginia Civil War Event Calendar
The Region’s commemoration of the Civil War and Emancipation 150th anniversary spans a four-year period. During this time, you can enjoy a wide range of events and activities – from historical re-enactments to special days and celebrations. View our complete list of Richmond Virginia Civil War and Emancipation events.
Living history, camps and demonstrations at Drewry’s Bluff, a unit of the Richmond National Battlefield. 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday. Free. www.nps.gov/rich or 804-771-2145.
Junior Girl Scouts will discover the difference between Richmond then and now by comparing maps, examining monuments, touring the Confederate White House, taking a walking tour to see firsthand some of Richmond’s architectural gems, and learning about people who have helped to shape our city. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier invites history enthusiasts to the 14th Annual Symposium at the Park’s Education Center October 15-17, 2010. The theme is “The 1860 Presidential Election and the Coming of the Civil War.” Guest speakers from across the country will share their knowledge of the controversial politics of the year before the Civil War. Reservations are required. Call (804) 861-2408 or visit www.pamplinpark.org/events.html
Virginia Aviation Museum Executive Director, Mike Boehme, and Museum of the Confederacy Visitor Services Supervisor and aviation historian, Bryce VanStavern, will discuss the development of aerial reconnaissance with the use of balloons during the Civil War.
