American Civil War 1861 – 1865

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The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar
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White House of the Confederacy
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The American Civil War Museum at Appomattox
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As part of the U.S. Navy’s Richmond Navy Week, May 16 – 22, the United States Fleet Forces Woodwind Quintet will provide a free concert in the Museum’s lobby at ACWM-Tredegar. Combining the unique sounds of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon, this chamber group will perform classical and patriotic pieces. This event is free with museum admission. Join us for our next Book Talk on May 12th at 6:00pm! We will be hosting Emily Lapisardi featuring her book "Rose Greenhow's: My Imprisonment" at ACWM-APPOMATTOX! Rose Greenhow was a Washington, D.C. socialite and Confederate spy. Following her imprisonment, she wrote a memoir about it in hopes of gaining support for the Confederacy. Now, fully edited and annotated, this memoir offers new insight into wartime Washington. Discover who Rose knew and the role she played. Register here: https://bit.ly/3MZy7UC Fugitive slave ads abounded American newspapers until the end of the Civil War. They typically included: a description of the runaway, information to hasten the runaway's capture, the reward offered, and the name of the person placing the ad. Last Call for our History Happy Hour event tonight at Capital Ale House with Nathan Hall! This event is free, but registration is encouraged: https://bit.ly/388NZ8r! The ACWM wishes all mothers a Happy Mother's Day! 👩‍👧🤰👩‍👦Today our nation remembers & celebrates the women in our families who lovingly taught us, nurtured us, and sacrificed for us! We're back with a new Happy Hour on Monday, May 9th, in-person at Capital Ale House: The Richmond Resistance! Learn about Union operatives of Richmond, who secretly fought the Civil War from inside the Confederate capital.