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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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 …
Pop-Up History: Would you survive the Civil War? (Medical)
The American Civil War Museum at Appomattox and Tredegar will have weekly pop-up history carts discussing various topics related to the Civil War. Last …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The American Civil War Museum Robins Theater NOW OPEN!
The immersive short-film A People’s Contest: America’s Civil War & Emancipation is an indispensable part of the visitor experience designed to inspire an understanding …
A People's Perspective (Episode 3)
In anticipation of the Robins Theater opening & the premiere of our original film, we will be sharing with you behind-the-scenes of …
A People's Perspective (Episode 2)
In anticipation of the Robins Theater opening & the premiere of our original film, we will be sharing with you behind-the-scenes of …
A People's Perspective (Episode 1)
In anticipation of the Robins Theater opening & the premiere of our original film, we will be sharing with you behind-the-scenes of …
Cornerstone Contributions: Carlton McCarthy’s Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia
The author examines how Carlton McCarthy, mayor of Richmond, Va., from 1904-1908, used the role of the common Confederate soldier in the Civil War to reinforce the Lost Cause narrative in his book, Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, which, in turn, helped shape Civil War memory for many Southerners.