Appomattox Events
Rosenwald Schools
ACWM Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA, United StatesIn partnership with Appomattox for Equality, Carver Price, and the Robert Russa Moton Museum, ACWM presents this special program with a presentation by …
Death & Mourning in the Civil War
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesThe American Civil War brought a previously unimaginable level of carnage to the country. Modern scholarship puts the soldier death toll at …
The Surrenders of the Confederacy
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesThe Confederate surrender at Appomattox featured the stacking of arms, the surrender of colors, and the review of troops—a noble and orderly …
Surrender Commemoration & Freedom Day Celebration
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesThe American Civil War Museum is hosting a series of activities and programs as part of the regional celebration of the Commemoration …
A King’s Cure: Abraham Lincoln and the Thirteenth Amendment
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesOn February 1, 1865, the day after Congress passed the resolution for the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery, a group of celebrants urged …
“Yankees In the Hill City” Book Talk at ACWM-Appomattox
With three railroads and the James River Canal passing through the city, Lynchburg, Virginia, was a major confederate hospital center and supply …
Cannons & Cocktails
Let’s celebrate a great summer in Appomattox with a cannon salute! Join us for a special event with cannon firing demonstrations, live …
Museum School Day
Join us for Museum School Day at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! It's a special event designed for students of …
Fall Festival at ACWM-Appomattox
Celebrate the season at the 4th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! This fun-filled day offers …
Almost Famous: The Strange, Spooky & Bizarre Tales of Old City Cemetery
There were NUMEROUS ways one could lose their life in the 19th century. At Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, our favorites are …