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 …
Category: Museum News
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 …
'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 …
2023 Events Collection
Were you unable to attend an event this year?Check out this year’s collection of recorded events for your viewing pleasure! The Union …
Inaugural Tredegar Tree Lighting
The American Civil War Museum, on November 30, 2023, celebrated the lighting of our 20-foot tall tree in the lobby of ACWM-Tredegar. …
Tredegar Holiday Series
The Tredegar Holiday Series (November 30 – December 17th) is a range of festive events aimed at bringing our community together during the holiday season! We look forward to seeing you at these special events! 
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 …
ACWM Fall Festival Recap
Thank you to all who joined us for our Fall Festival in Appomattox last weekend! We hope you had as great of …
Join us for our ACWM Fall Festival!
We hope you’ll join us at the ACWM Fall Festival in Appomattox. Enjoy the day with activities for children and adults alike! …
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 …