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Greenback America Exhibit is Open daily at ACWM-Appomattox
Visitors will explore how Americans assigned cultural meaning to money, and how doing so helped them interpret politics, patriotism, and race. This …
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Greenback America Exhibit is Open daily at ACWM-Appomattox
Visitors will explore how Americans assigned cultural meaning to money, and how doing so helped them interpret politics, patriotism, and race. This …
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Tredegar History Tour
Guided tour of the Historic Tredegar site every Saturday & Sunday is included with admission. Tours at 11am and 3pm with Musket …
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Fall Festival at ACWM-Appomattox
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesMark your calendar for October 26th and Fall Festival at ACWM-Appomattox! Join us for a fun-filled day of local music, pumpkin painting, dancing, wood …
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Annual Tredegar Tree Lighting!
American Civil War Museum 480 Tredegar St, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesJoin us at the popular Tredegar Tree Lighting when we officially illuminate the 20ft tall tree in the museum lobby! A Richmond …
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Santa Visit!
The American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesSanta is coming to Tredegar! Save your space today for this free event that is back by (very) popular demand! Visit with …
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Mornings at the Museum
Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history, hands-on activities, and stories from the Civil …
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Daily Programs!
Fall season is here and we have special events and guided tours included with museum admission! Ever wonder what the life of …
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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 …
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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 …
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Libby McNamee – The Union Spymistress
Step into the world of Civil War espionage with author Libby McNamee! She will be reading from her book The Union Spymistress, bringing …
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Christmas Open House at ACWM-Appomattox
Sip cider, shop local, meet Civil War Santa, and enjoy live music at ACWM–Appomattox’s Christmas Open House! Get in some holiday shopping …
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Winter Wander
In partnership with the Valentine, we invite you to join us for some holiday cheer on the picturesque block of East Clay …
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Santa Visiting Tredegar!
Snap a photo with Santa! Enjoy holiday cheer and be part of this beloved community tradition. Mimosas available for purchase. Santa will …
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Battling Boredom – Soldiers’ Games in the Civil War
Mornings at the Museum are BACK this Spring Break!Step into the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers and discover how they stayed entertained between …
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Civil War Espionage
Mornings at the Museum are BACK this Spring Break! Richmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Join us to decrypt …
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Simple Machines at Tredegar
Mornings at the Museum are BACK this Spring Break!Though it is a museum today, our site used to be the home of the Tredegar …
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The Surrender at Appomattox Commemoration and Freedom Day Weekend
As part of the regional Commemoration of the Surrender & Freedom Day Weekend celebration, join us at ACWM-Appomattox for special events! The …
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Voices of Appomattox: April 1865
This special luminary program on the evening of April 11 is a guided evening experience where small groups are led across the …
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A Slumbering Serpent: George Washington on Slavery and Disunion
In this engaging living history program, George Washington (portrayed by Brian Hilton) will reflect on the moral, economic, and political challenges of …
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