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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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It’s a great place to enjoy nature along the river. Open dawn to dusk.

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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 Church’s fifteen exquisite windows were commissioned by the Ladies’ Memorial Association of Petersburg in memory of soldiers buried at the adjacent Blandford Cemetery. From 1901 to 1912, Tiffany and his team of artists designed, created, and installed the windows.

A guided tour of the Church Museum reveals its history as an 18th-century Anglican house of worship, its eventual abandonment and fall into disrepair, its use as a field hospital during the Siege of Petersburg, and its restoration.

Blandford Cemetery, one of the oldest and largest in America, is the resting place of veterans and many others who are part of the region’s history.  A tour includes monuments and tombs, and funerary art representing outstanding examples of eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth-century gravestones, sculptures, and decorative iron fences.

Did You Know?
America’s Memorial Day Holiday was inspired by events at Blandford Church Museum and Cemetery. Soon after the Civil War ended, Mary Logan, wife of Union Commander General John A. Logan, witnessed a group of schoolgirls placing flowers on the graves of soldiers. Deeply moved when she saw the ritual repeated the next year, she related the story to her husband, who took steps that ultimately led to the observance of Memorial Day as a national holiday.

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Weston Manor is the very essence of the eighteenth-century Tidewater mansion. Built in 1789 by William and Christian Eppes Gilliam, it is notable for retaining much of its original interior. The distinctive moldings, wainscotings and chair rails are mostly original and the spiral stairway features concave paneling. The tour includes all three floors, grounds and gardens.

Visitors learn about the generations of families who resided at Weston, the Civil War adventures of young Emma and George Wood based on her own journal. She recounts the time when the yard of the house was caught in a crossfire between Union gunboats and Confederate cavalrymen. When Emma’s sister was stricken with a debilitating illness, she recalls, President Lincoln’s own physician Dr. Joseph K. Barnes personally saw to her care. Today, the lives of the children are interpreted during Weston’s annual “Emma and George Days”, a two-day event during which visitors can learn about how children lived during the conflict that tore our nation apart. Through activities, exploration, crafts, and games, students gain an appreciation for history and life in a time long past.

Did You Know
Even though the Civil War is long over, soldiers still wander the halls of Weston Plantation! The home is famously haunted by the specters of fallen soldiers.

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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.

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Shortly before the beginning of Operation Desert Storm in 1991, a television reporter asked a retired Army general to speculate on the tactics that would be used to drive Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait. The general responded, “Amateurs focus on tactics, but professionals focus on logistics.”

Logistics, the art, and science of moving tons of food, fuel, clothing, and ammunition to troops thousands of miles from home, has been the genius of the U.S. Army throughout its history. And this fascinating story is told only at Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly Fort Lee) U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum.

Since its birth during the Revolutionary War in 1775, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps has fed, clothed, and equipped the U.S. Army. The Museum’s many exhibit galleries tell the stories of how the Quartermasters have provided logistical support from Valley Forge and Little Big Horn to Vietnam and the present day.

Some of the Museum’s significant artifacts include the nation’s first 50-star flag, General George Patton’s World War II jeep, General Grant’s Civil War saddle, and General Eisenhower’s World War II field quarters. Others include uniforms, flags, weapons, horse equipment; food preparation, mortuary affairs, water, petroleum, and air delivery equipment. The Museum has more than 30,000 artifacts.

Admission free. Gift shop on-site. Visitors must use the Sisisky Gate on Route 36 (picture ID, vehicle registration/ insurance required).

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Overlooking Lake Chesdin in the heart of Virginia, our waterfront Tasting Room and event spaces offer the perfect blend of grandeur & comfort for any occasion. Escape into the countryside for a glass of estate-grown wine, fine cuisine to share with friends, private events, or a sunset over the lake and enjoy the drive through our 170-acre farm & vineyard on your way down to see us.

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The U.S. Army Women’s Museum honors women’s contributions to the Army from the Revolutionary War to the present, telling their stories with artifacts, interactive exhibits, educational programs, videos, dioramas, historical displays, and photographs throughout the galleries, and film presentations in the theater.

Among the many fascinating women you will learn about are Margaret Corbin who took up arms and fought in place of her fallen husband during the Revolutionary War, and Cathay Williams, who hid her true identity and changed her name to William Cathay in order to fight as a Buffalo Soldier.

The museum has an exhibit that interprets the many roles of women in support of the Union and Confederate Soldiers. The fascinating stories of nurses and spies are highlighted and a special section on the lengths to which women went to serve–even disguising themselves as men–are explored.

Enter a World War II barracks scene and join the ranks for a “GI” or Government Issue clothing inspection. Trace the history of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women’s Army Corps from its beginning in 1942.

Learn about the important work of the Women’s Army Corps during the 1950s-1970s and the expanding opportunities afforded women in the decades after.

Women continue to play a vital role in today’s Army, having reached the top of the Army’s officer and enlisted ranks. They have commanded soldiers and fought on the front line in the Global War on Terrorism. American women have served on division staff, led convoys, laid miles of fuel pipelines across the desert, and patrolled the streets of foreign countries. In the last decade, the role of Army women has greatly expanded and continues to do so. Exhibits about their role in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan interpret their contributions.

Admission is free. Gift shop on-site. Visitors must use the Sisisky Gate on Route 36 (picture ID, vehicle registration/ insurance required).

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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 Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) has developed a series of Blueways (navigable water) and Greenways (hiking trails) that reveal the beauty of the Appomattox River.

Various locations. Visit https://folar-va.org/ for access points.

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A beloved addition to Dinwiddie County, the store has delighted thousands with its fresh, made-to-order sandwiches. They also serve breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and gourmet sodas, making it a perfect spot to start your day or grab a quick bite. By sourcing many of their deli meats and market items from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the store offers an impressive selection of high-quality products, including jams, pickles, candy, spices, and grass-fed/pasture-raised beef and pork.

The bread for their sandwiches is baked fresh daily in-house and is available for purchase, along with an array of cookies, pies, cakes, and fruit breads. This dedication to freshness and quality is just one of the many reasons customers keep coming back.

Run by Mark and Beverly Webb, the Route 1 Country Store is truly a family affair. You might be served by one of their delightful children or even a friend from church, all of whom contribute to the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The service is friendly and efficient, and the store is impeccably clean.

Conveniently located just off I-85, this is an outstanding establishment for both locals and travelers. It’s an ideal lunch stop for those looking to avoid fast-food chains and enjoy a freshly made sandwich or homemade soup. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, the Route 1 Country Store is well worth a visit.

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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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There is a picnic pavilion and an eight-mile trail system.

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