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
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
Transription 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, …
ACWM Staff Picks: Movies and TV
Why rewatch the same series over again? Our staff has a great selection of movies and TV that every history buff will …