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.
2023 Symposium: The Civil War & Remaking America
The American Civil War forever altered the course of the nation. From abolition through Reconstruction, join us for a look into the causes, course, and consequences of the War as we kick-off our expansive initiative “The Civil War & Remaking America”. The 2023 Symposium will provide an overview of why the War was fought and what followed.
Restoring a National Historic Landmark
Restoring a structure with such a storied history is an ongoing commitment. The impeccable facilities team of the ACWM contend with the ever-present difficulty of restoring the historic landmark. Learn how to make a donation today!
ACWM Values our Visitors!
Allow us to give you the best visit by asking about our multi-site pass offer at the front desk*! *Offer only redeemable in-person.
Don’t miss out on our upcoming fall programs!
Join us for engaging programs and events. From discussions with authors and historians to pop-up exhibits, we make the connections between history and current culture. Find yourself in history through conversations and events at the American Civil War Museum!
The White House of the Confederacy is open for tours!
Built in 1818, this National Historic Landmark served as the executive mansion and home for Confederate President Jefferson Davis, and his family from 1861 – 1865. Owned and operated by the American Civil War Museum, guided tours explore the lives and activities of those who lived and worked there.
The ACWM Robins Theater is Now Open!
The immersive short-film A People’s Contest: America’s Civil War & Emancipation is an indispensable part of the visitor experience designed to inspire an understanding of the motivational causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War.
Explore the Collection
The ACWM has over 120,000 unique artifacts in its care, over half of which are non- military.
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.
