Between the Bylines: Union and Independence in the Summer of 1861
It’s July 4th weekend, for many Americans a time for celebration, fireworks, and grilling. But it’s also an opportunity to think about …
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November 2021 Message from Dr. Rob Havers
Transcript Hello, I’m Rob Havers, President and CEO of the American Civil War Museum, inviting you to explore our sites in Richmond …
The Ghost of the Dismal Swamp
During the Civil War, Richmond flourished as the theatrical center of the South. It boasted four large theaters in The Broad Street, …
Under Pressure: Making History with the H.L. Hunley
On the night of February 17, 1864, a Confederate submarine called the H.L. Hunley made world history when it destroyed the USS …
Remembering Working Women’s Associations on Labor Day
We do not often associate labor unions with the American Civil War, but the conflict catalyzed ongoing tensions between workers, employers, and …
New Exhibit: "Richmonders at War"
What happens when wars come home to Americans? From the moment the new Confederate States moved their capital to Richmond, Virginia in …
From POWs to Dental Work: The Strange Career of Gutta-Percha
Did you know that the ACWM has more than 120,000 artifacts in its collection? Did you know that 100,000 of them are …
Between the Bylines: Union and Independence in the Summer of 1861
It’s July 4th weekend, for many Americans a time for celebration, fireworks, and grilling. But it’s also an opportunity to think about …
Meet India and Blake
This is a series where we introduce educators who work with us at the Museum and help us help other teachers. Meet India …
Message from the CEO
Transcription Rob: Hello! I’m Rob Havers, CEO and President of the American Civil War Museum. As youmake your travel plans for the …
I See My Father in His Image: Asian Legacies and the Civil War
It has been 160 years since war erupted across the American landscape in 1861. Just a decade ago, organizations, historians, living history …