American Civil War 1861 – 1865
There is more to the Civil War
Exploring the unparalleled significance the American Civil War holds to complexities we face today.
Check Us Out on Google Arts & Culture
View artifacts and online exhibits such as our latest digital exhibit, “In Service and Servitude,” where you’ll learn about the individual lives and stories of the domestic staff at the Confederate President’s House.
Message from the CEO
Hello, my name is Rob Havers and as the new CEO and President of the American Civil War Museum, I look forward to leading the Museum in our mission to be the preeminent resource for the Civil War and its legacies.
Virtual Tours of the White House of the Confederacy
Starting on Thursday, March 25th, see the entire historic home in a small group, chime in with questions. Reserve your spot today!
Peake Series
The Peake Series pairs highlights from our award-winning exhibit with special virtual programs for an unforgettable experience for students. We highlight lesser-known stories of the Civil War era while celebrating Black History Month and Women’s History Month. The series will remain on our website until the end of May.
Free Educator Admission
ACWM is pleased to provide Virginia public school educators and students free admission to all three of our sites. Made possible by a generous contribution in support of history education.
Explore the Collection
The ACWM has over 120,000 unique artifacts in its care, over half of which are non- military.
COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
We are dedicated to creating a safe educational experience for our visitors.
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
We look forward to welcoming you! Please review our COVID-19 Policies and Procedures to ensure the safety of visitors and staff while you’re at the Museum.
Events
Join us for engaging events that connect history to current culture. Ranging from intimate discussions with authors and historians to symposiums, we have events for everyone. Now offering web programming!
HomefrontEd
No school got you scrambling for lessons? Check out the new HomefrontEd section of our website where we will update with book readings, daily activities and educator resources for the students at home!
Become a member to be a part of history’s future.
Our members empower our team to tell stories the of our collective past and relate them to our present – and our future.
