In anticipation of the winter weather expected to arrive in Richmond this weekend, all American Civil War Museum sites will be closed on Sunday, January 25 through Monday, January 26. We are currently planning to be open at all three sites on Saturday, January 24 from 10am to 5pm and will continue to share any updates about closures and reopenings via email, our website, and our social channels. Please check before your visit, and stay safe!.

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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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History is Present Mission in Action
April 10, 2024

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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History is Present Mission in Action Museum News Video
June 26, 2023

CultureWorks Richmond Spotlight: Beyond Valor

We sat down with CultureWorks Richmond to talk about the origins of Beyond Valor: United States Colored Troops & the Fight for …

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History is Present Museum News
October 14, 2022

2020 Recipient of Virginia by Design Awards

Thank you again to The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design & Virginia by Design Awards for recognizing us in 2020 for …

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History is Present Tattoos & The Civil War
September 23, 2022

Tattoos & The Civil War – Tools

How did Civil War soldiers give tattoos to each other anyway? It was actually more accessible than you’d think… (@the_tattooed_historian) 😳 🖋️  …

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History is Present Tattoos & The Civil War
September 9, 2022

Tattoos & The Civil War – Tattoo Designs

Happy Friday! What designs were Civil War soldiers getting tattoos of most commonly? 🤔💭 These might not have been your first guess, …

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History is Present Tattoos & The Civil War
August 23, 2022

Tattoos & the Civil War - Tattoo Placement

Where did soldiers usually get their tattoos during the Civil War? We asked @the_tattooed_historian! Follow us for more interesting facts about tattoos and …

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History is Present Tattoos & The Civil War
August 2, 2022

Tattoos & The Civil War – Tattoo Aftercare

You asked, we delivered! Here is the next installment of our new series “Tattoos & the Civil War”, The Tattooed Historian. Today …

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History is Present Pop-Up History
July 23, 2022

Pop-Up History: Inflation

The American Civil War Museum at Appomattox and Tredegar will have weekly pop-up history carts discussing various topics related to the Civil …

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History is Present Tattoos & The Civil War
July 17, 2022

Tattoos & The Civil War - New Series!

It’s National Tattoo Day! Did you know that tattoo culture has roots in the Civil War? Introducing our new collaboration series “Tattoos …

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July 3, 2020 Chris Graham A graffitied Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument from Richmond's Monument Ave, being lifted by a crane for removal.

What did Matthew Fontaine Maury ever do to deserve his removal from Monument Avenue?

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Upcoming Events

Jan 29
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Virtual Talk: Boutwell – Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy

Free
Feb 2
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Lunch & Learn: Voices of Abolition

Feb 14
8:45 am - 5:30 pm

Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15)

$100
Feb 19
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The Invincible Twelfth with Benjamin Cwayna

Free
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