American Civil War 1861 – 1865
Explore the American Civil War!
Exploring the causes, course, and consequences of the war that remade America.
ACWM – Appomattox
Visit ACWM-Appomattox to explore the end of the Civil War and the beginning of a reunified nation.
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On our YouTube channel you will find recordings of past programs and special messages.
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The ACWM 2026 Symposium (February 13 – 15)
The American Civil War was not only a clash of armies and ideologies, but it also shaped and tested loyalty, friendship, family, and enmity on the battlefield and within the halls of government across a divided nation.
New to the symposium this year! A full weekend Civil War history experience you may customize to your schedule and interests.
Lunch & Learn
Mary Harker was a young Quaker girl from Mt. Holly, New Jersey. John Slaughter was a slaveholder living and working in Lynchburg, VA. How did these two people, with obviously disparate backgrounds, end up together?
Join Robert Hancock for this noontime talk in the ACWM—Tredegar lobby!
After the Fire with Nelson Lankford
Explore Richmond’s rebirth after the 1865 fire in After the Fire with Dr. Nelson Lankford in this compelling look at a city reshaped by war.
In April 1865, the war that had consumed Richmond for four years ended in a massive fire that nearly destroyed the city. As the smoke cleared, no one knew what kind of society would emerge to replace the world that had been lost.
Explore the ACWM artifact collection
The American Civil War Museum world-class collection of Civil War military and civilian artifacts totals over 15,000 objects from the battlefields and the homefront during the Civil War.
The Nau Collection at ACWM
In partnership with the American Battlefield Trust, ACWM has received on loan more than one hundred artifacts from the
John L. Nau, III Collection. The collection contains a wide variety of items used by soldiers serving in the Union army.
Our Locations
Three sites, one mission.
The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar
White House of the Confederacy
The American Civil War Museum at Appomattox
Experience the Museum
Events
Our programs and events include a wide variety of opportunities to engage with Civil War history! ACWM has events for all age groups, and interests. From discussions with authors and historians to social gatherings, our events are special.
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