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.
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Civil War Adventure Camp
July 21, 2012
- July 22, 2012
Pamplin Historical Park
3:30 pm to 10:00 am
Live the life of a Civil War soldier in this 18-hour overnight immersion experience. Recruits dress in Union or Confederate uniforms and eat Civil War-era meals. As privates in the army, they will drill and fire rifle-muskets, practice field medicine, experience military discipline, and learn to march and maneuver as a Company. Ages eight and up. 3:30pm-10am. Reservations and fee required. (804) 861-2408, Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803, www.civilwaradventurecamp.org.
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Teacher Institute: Slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction
July 30, 2012
- August 03, 2012
Pamplin Historical Park
12:00 am to 12:00 am
Pamplin Historical Park and Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary offer three Teacher Institutes in 2012. Join fellow educators at a summer institute on teaching about slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. 9am – 2:30pm. Reservations and fee required. (804) 861-2408, Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803, www.pamplinpark.org.
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History Day Camp
August 07, 2012
- August 09, 2012
Pamplin Historical Park
12:00 am to 12:00 am
Pamplin Historical Park’s three-day History Day Camps combine learning, camaraderie and fun. Live the life of a Civil War soldier in camp, on the march, on the battlefield, and at home on furlough at this full day camp. Ages 8-12. 9am – 4:30 pm. Reservations and fee required. (804) 861-2408, Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803, www.pamplinpark.org.
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National Civil War & Antique Arms and WW II Show
August 18, 2012
- August 19, 2012
Showplace on 3000 Mechanicsville Trpk,Richmond, VA
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
This is the 20th annual National Civil War, Antique Arms and WWII Show in Richmond. The largest on the east coast. We offer 600 tables of guns, uniforms, swords, books, and antiques from the Civil War to World War II. Fun for the whole family! Free parking and onsite concessions. Join us for this history extravaganza!
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Civil War Adventure Camp
September 15, 2012
- September 16, 2012
Pamplin Historical Park
3:30 pm to 10:00 am
Live the life of a Civil War soldier in this 18-hour overnight immersion experience. Recruits dress in Union or Confederate uniforms and eat Civil War-era meals. As privates in the army, they will drill and fire rifle-muskets, practice field medicine, experience military discipline, and learn to march and maneuver as a Company. Ages eight and up. 3:30pm-10am. Reservations and fee required. (804) 861-2408, Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803, www.civilwaradventurecamp.org.
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