Events for November 17, 2026
Daily Tredegar History Tours & Weekend Musket Firing Demonstrations!
Join us for a Tredegar History Tour—an engaging journey through the story of the former Tredegar Iron Works, right in the heart of downtown Richmond. Explore one of Richmond’s most iconic historical sites, discover how cannons were made during the Civil War, and check out our current exhibitions!
From Appomattox to the American West
The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture. Born and raised near Appomattox Court House, Virginia, Thomas A. L. Tibbs lived through a period of profound national change, shaped by war and personal hardship. From his service in the Confederate Army to his later military career on the American frontier, Tibbs’s life offers insight into the experiences of Civil War veterans and the challenges they faced in the decades following the conflict. Join us as we explore the remarkable life of Thomas A. L. Tibbs, whose journey from Appomattox to the …