Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier invites visitors to experience the splendor of a 19th century Christmas on Dec. 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Families will enjoy the opportunity for children to meet a ‘Thomas Nast’ Santa Claus including photo opportunities and the chance to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Thomas Nast is considered to be the “Father of the American Cartoon” and among his most notable works is his creation of the modern version of Santa Claus. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a craft making activity where the finished holiday craft can be taken home or presented as a gift to a friend. Children are also invited to personalize and sign holiday cards for mailing to active duty soldiers serving abroad who away from home for the holidays.
Everyone can step into the past with holiday trimmings and décor as the historic Tudor Hall is transformed into a mid-1800s home for the holidays. Costumed interpreters will provide holiday specific programming throughout the day for this full immersion experience.
Soldiers throughout time spent some holidays away from friends and family and Civil War soldiers did as well. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how soldiers decorated their quarters for the holidays and celebrated Christmas in the field while on campaign. Costumed interpreters will portray these soldiers and bring this special experience to life.
All activities are included with regular park admission and children ages 5 and under receive free admission.
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 is a 424-acre Civil War campus located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia offering a combination of high-tech museums and hands-on experiences. The Park has four world-class museums and four antebellum homes. The Park is also the site of The Breakthrough Battlefield of April 2, 1865 and America’s premiere participatory experience, Civil War Adventure Camp. For more information, please call 804-861-2408 or visit www.pamplinpark.org.
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