Encompassing more than 125,000 square feet, Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum is no ordinary museum. It’s cool, combustive, and guaranteed to take you on an exhilarating walk down memory lane.

Experience the last century of agricultural heritage incorporating fully restored antique farm tractors, ongoing restoration projects, and other farm-related equipment. Keystone offers visitors more than the farm with a time warp of antique road trucks, classic cars, vintage gas pumps, oil cans, automotive signage, clocks, advertising posters of yesteryear, and so much more!

Founder Keith Jones and museum curator Alan “Bones” Stone will delight you with their hospitality and appreciation of the rich heritage of agriculture and automotive transport. Hundreds of farm tractors are on display in this private collection dating back to 1917 through 1960. A timeline of agriculture’s heritage, with a beautiful award-winning display of Deere’s features, one of each of the twenty-eight John Deere two-cylinder models from the Waterloo Boy through the 830.

Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum’s stunning collection features rare tractors such as the UDLX Minneapolis Moline (only 25 known restored today), the Sampson Jumbo, Silver Kings, and a Graham Bradley farm tractor that was sold by Sears and Allis-Chalmers. Plus, a lineup of the Massey Harris, Massy Ferguson, Farmall, Case, and Oliver farm tractors. Lastly, the Cockshutt farm tractor showcases the models 30, 40, 50 & 70.

Keystone also features an extensive collection of Antique Road Trucks such as Diamond T, Mack, Brockway, International, Kenworth, and White, just to name a few, and more are constantly rolling in!

The Museum collection is growing; you’ll want to visit often to see what’s been added to this premier private collection! Bring the kids and learn about and experience the evolution of agriculture in America.

Rooms in the museum can also be rented out as event venues and can seat up to 200 people. You can grab a hearty bite to eat during your perusal at the on-site restaurant, the Keystone Grill!

There are RV spaces at Keystone for overnight stays.

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The Park’s facilities and programs appeal to casual visitors, serious students of Civil War-era history, and families alike. Pamplin Historical Park has received accolades from a wide range of national and regional media and has been rated by AAA Automotive Club as a Gem attraction. The Park is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Museums

Visit the Park’s four award-winning museums and: explore the everyday world of Civil War soldiers; discover why for millions of Americans, the Southern way of life in the 1860s was ”A Land Worth Fighting For;” learn why slavery became such a divisive issue in 1850s America; understand why one of the Civil War’s most important battles took place on a seemingly remote Virginia farm.

Historic Homes

Explore the lives of free and enslaved antebellum Southerners in the context of original historic homes and recreated 19th-century environments. For generations, these buildings housed the hopes and dreams of Southern families. When the war came, they served as headquarters for the military leaders on which their future depended.

Battlefields

The campaign for Petersburg lasted 292 days in 1864 and 1865. The battle that determined the outcome of the campaign occurred on April 2, 1865 and involved an attack of more than 14,000 Union troops on a section of Confederate fortifications on the Banks, Hart, and Boisseau farms. Known as ”The Breakthrough” and declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006, this Union victory forced General Robert E. Lee to evacuate both Richmond and Petersburg. One week later, Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, signaling the virtual end of the Civil War.

and More!

Those who wish to book groups of 10 or more, educational programs or inquire and book facility rentals can call (804) 861-2408 or email generalmailbox@pamplinpark.org. More information is also available for groups on the park’s website at www.pamplinpark.org.

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2023 SCHEDULE

May 25

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Holly Springs Salamanders
7:00 PM

May 27

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Wilmington Sharks
7:00 PM

Jun 2

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Wilson Tobs
7:00 PM

Jun 3

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Greenbrier Knights
7:00 PM

Jun 4

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Peninsula Pilots
5:45 PM

Jun 9

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Peninsula Pilots
7:00 PM

Jun 10

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Greenbrier Knights
7:00 PM

Jun 13

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Native American National Team
10:00 AM

Jun 15

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Morehead City Marlins
7:00 PM

Jun 16

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Peninsula Pilots
7:00 PM

Jun 18

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Wilson Tobs
5:45 PM

Jun 22

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS High Point-Thomasville HiToms
7:00 PM

Jun 24

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Morehead City Marlins
7:00 PM

Jun 29

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Peninsula Pilots
7:00 PM

Jul 1

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Martinsville Mustangs
7:00 PM

Jul 2

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Native American National Team
5:45 PM

Jul 3

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Olney Cropdusters
7:00 PM

Jul 7

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Peninsula Pilots
7:00 PM

Jul 9

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Wilson Tobs
5:45 PM

Jul 11

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Martinsville Mustangs
7:00 PM

Jul 13

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Peninsula Pilots
7:00 PM

Jul 15

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Morehead City Marlins
7:00 PM

Jul 16

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Wilson Tobs
5:45 PM

Jul 21

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Peninsula Pilots
7:00 PM

Jul 22

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Virginia Beach Sea Dogs
7:00 PM

Jul 26

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Peninsula Pilots
7:00 PM

Jul 28

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Martinsville Mustangs
7:00 PM

Jul 30

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Martinsville Mustangs
5:45 PM

Aug 1

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Peninsula Pilots
7:00 PM

Aug 5

Tri-City Chili Peppers VS Holly Springs Salamanders
7:00 PM

Tickets at: https://chilipeppersbaseball.com/tickets/

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The quarter-mile drag strip offers a variety of racing events featuring dragsters, funny cars, jet cars, street rods, motorcycles, and monster trucks. It seats 23,000 spectators and has 60 acres of pit space.

The Mud Bog is home to some of the dirtiest action in racing. Its two tracks feature over 200 feet of mud-slinging challenges. Events sanctioned by the National Mud Bog Association include the Spring Fling Mud Sling, Dinwiddie Mud Bash, and Mud Mania.

The new Family All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Park offers over 250 acres of riding space, a pavilion, a picnic area, a snack bar, and showers. There are three trails for all skill levels.

VMP hosts events nearly every weekend from March through November. Check out upcoming events: https://racevmp.com/events/list/.

For the third consecutive season, the stars and cars of Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings return to Virginia Motorsports Park on Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, 2023. VIP No Limit/Super Fan, Super Seating, and Suite ticket upgrades are available along with general admission tickets to the event. RV Campground spots are for sale now as well.

https://tickets.thefoat.com/StreetOutlaws/event-241292/clear_cart-1

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Group tours can be scheduled during May – October and watch the calendar for other special events. This is a Virginia farm that’s all about using Virginia products.

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The farm is also available for children’s birthday parties. AND, this summer they will hold week-long day camps to give kids an opportunity to learn all about the animals, or to learn all about growing food, composting, and healthy food choices.

2021 FAMILY FARM TOURS (By appointment only):
April 17 – June 12​​ (Saturday/Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm)
June 13 – August 28 (Wednesday-Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm)
August 29 – November 21 (Saturday/Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm)​

YOUTH SUMMER DAY CAMP INFO
Children Ages 5 – 12

ANIMAL EXPLORERS FARM CAMP
Your little animal lover will want to join us for summer camp. No two weeks are the same as barn life changes from week to week with new babies born throughout the entire summer. Animal Explorers will work in teams and learn about animal husbandry of rabbits, emus, chickens, mini horses, mini donkeys, and quail. Camp is a hands-on FUN experience where all campers assist with animal care and become the expert of their favorite farm animal. On the last day of camp, campers give their parents/guardians a tour of the farm teaching them everything they learned throughout the week. This is an amazing opportunity for campers to build their self-confidence as leaders.

​Typical Summer Camp Agenda:
8:00 Campers arrive/unpack/sunscreen
8:30 – 9:30 Animal lesson
9:30 – 11:30 Barn Chores and Animal Snuggles
11:30 – 12:00 *Lunch/sunscreen
12:00 – 1:00 Fishing/Canoeing/Archery/Craft
1:00 – 1:30 Water Challenge/Team Building
1:30 – 2:30 Barn chores
2:30 – 3:00 Prepare for pick-up
3:00 – 5:00 Extended Day Camp Hours Available
* Due to state and local requirements, all campers will bring their own lunch each day. Refrigeration is provided.

​Sessions:
Session 1: June 28 – July 2
Session 2: July 5 – 9
Session 3: July 12 – 16
Session 4: July 19 – 23
Session 5: July 26 – 30
Session 6: August 2 – 6
(Camp sessions $250 per week. 10% sibling discount, 10% military discount – 1 discount per family ***multiple week 10% discount-call 804-536-6879 for discount invoice)

SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS:
October 30: 9:00am-5:00pm – Halloween on the Farm
December 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19 Live Nativity: Walk Through Bethlehem (Time TBA) Partnership with Hopewell First Baptist Church

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