Prices weren’t too expensive to go in and I remember being able to buy tickets online. It is definitely a place I would go and visit again. There were picture taking with Santa and the Grinch too. My daughter and her friend went into this big pipe and rolled down a hill. We had some hot cocoa and coffee from the coffee stands that were there. I love supporting local businesses and there was some fresh baked goods that I bought several items from. There were little areas of kid games, vendors and even informational booths from around the community.

There were so many lights and different themes of lights to see. This was my first time at the Botanical Gardens and it is beautiful out there. My daughter went to see one of her friends perform at a Christmas Show. I can’t believe that I waited 10 years to come and experience this place. This was the first time that I experienced going to the Holiday of Lights in the Garden after living here for 10 years. The staff were very accommodating while your walk through this sacred battle site is easy to navigate, either self-paced or structured. We visited during a recent snowstorm, which was not too terrible.

Otherwise, they should be extremely proud of the professionalism and passion their employees offer to visitors. I would urge the owners to divest themselves of the park through a public trust or someone who shares a historian's passion for American history if they are not up to the task. It's a shame the owners are downsizing and cutting back on what they offer. The staff is passionate and knowledgeable - very much so. The grounds are well-kept, beautiful, and full of history. Yes, it is privately owned but the folks that work there do a phenomenal job. Pamplin Historical Park is one of the nicest and most well-maintained parks I've ever seen. Hallowed ground that was a major turning point during the Civil War.

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