History Needs Heroes Campaign
History Needs Heroes Preserve the Past, Inspire the Future A campaign to fund the preservation of the ACWM’s world-class collection of Civil …
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Tredegar History Tours
Find yourself in the fascinating history of the former Tredegar Iron Works with our “Tredegar History Tour”! Located in the heart of …
History Needs Heroes Campaign
History Needs Heroes Preserve the Past, Inspire the Future A campaign to fund the preservation of the ACWM’s world-class collection of Civil …
Cannon Restoration Project at ACWM-Appomattox
This restoration story exemplifies how your support enables the American Civil War Museum to carry out its mission to explore, inspire, and …
2024 Symposium Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our 19th Annual Symposium, ‘The Impending Crisis,’ on February 17th! Our symposium speakers provided attendees with …
Women's History Month - Self-Guided Tour
Our featured exhibition at ACWM-Tredegar, “A People’s Contest”, delves into the narratives of the American Civil War and its lasting impact from …
'Greenback America' is headed to ACWM-Appomattox
Our temporary exhibition, Greenback America,is moving to ACWM-Appomattox! (159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA, 25422) The Civil War remade the country that we …
2024 Spring Lecture Series
Join us for our Spring Lecture Series as we delve into the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War, from abolition …
The Election of 1860 | The Impending Crisis
November 6th, 1860 In 1860, the United States stood at a crossroads. As citizens cast their votes, they decided the fate of …
Dr. Gary Gallagher
Dr. Gary GallagherJohn L. Nau III Professor in the History of the American Civil War Emeritus, University of Virginia Gary W. Gallagher …
Dr. Edward Ayers
Dr. Edward L. Ayers Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus, University of Richmond Edward Ayers is a university professor of …