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: Museum News
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 …
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 …
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 …
Message from the CEO
Transcription Hello, my name is Rob Havers and as the new CEO and President of the American Civil War Museum, I look …
The American Civil War Museum Announces Dr. Rob Havers as New CEO & President
RICHMOND – The American Civil War Museum is pleased to announce that Dr. Rob Havers has been selected as its new Chief …
Message from the Interim CEO and President, Elisabeth Muhlenfeld Wollan
Dear friends, In the midst of this holiday season, I find it heartening to reflect on the past year and the challenges …
ACWM Offers Free Admission to Virginia Public School Teachers and Students
RICHMOND — The American Civil War Museum will offer free admission to any Virginia public K-12 school teacher or student and will continue …
ACWM Receives NEH CARES Grant
RICHMOND – The American Civil War Museum has received a $286,500 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support …
ACWM Responds to Our Community in Crisis
We are heartbroken. We mourn the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless other victims of racial violence. …
ACWM Receives Virginia Humanities Grant
Richmond – The American Civil War Museum has received a $10,000 grant from Virginia Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, …