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 …
Category: Mission in Action
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 …
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 …
Anonymous No More: Lee’s ‘Marylander’ Benefactor Revealed
This article originally appeared in the American Civil War Museum Magazine, Winter 2016-2017. A mystery that has long accompanied the sword worn …
How to Leave Town: Julia Ann Mitchell and Stepney Brown
By the time the Civil War was over, both Stepney Brown and Julia Ann Mitchell had escaped Richmond. The ways in which they …