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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 …

    $5

  • 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 …

    $10

  • 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 …

    $10

  • 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 …

    $10

  • Mother’s Day Tea at ACWM Appomattox

    ACWM Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA, United States

    Celebrate Mother’s Day with afternoon tea at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! Treats, tea & a floral bouquet included. Join …

    $45

  • The Presidential Election of 1864

    The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host a special program presented by the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society on May 19, …

    Free

  • Harriet Tubman: American Moses

    Join us for a day of fun activities exploring the life of Harriet Tubman, the American Moses, before, during, and after the Civil …

    $10

  • Battlefield Tour: Seven Days Campaign

    Join us for a caravan-style tour of the Seven Days Battles! This 6-hour tour will first meet at ACWM–Tredegar at 8:45 AM. Click to see google map. TOUR STOP ADDRESSES: 1. ACWM–Tredegar …

    $50

  • Hands on History (Every Monday in June)

    Every Monday in June our education team will provide a sensory experience in our main exhibit, A People's Contest. Educators will facilitate learning utilizing artifacts from …

    Free

  • Mornings at the Museum: Faces of the Civil War

    Beginning July 7, join us every Tuesday/Thursday in July from 10AM–12PM and 2–4PM to learn about individuals who lived through the American Civil War, from the famous …

    $10

  • 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!

    Free

  • Museum School Day at ACWM–Appomattox

    Join us for Museum School Day at ACWM–Appomattox! Students and families are invited to explore our galleries, investigate artifacts, learn about Civil War-era medicine …

    Free – $12

  • Fall Festival at ACWM–Appomattox

    Celebrate the season at the 5th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! This fun-filled day offers something for the entire family—set against the backdrop of history. What to Expect: Bring your friends, pack the car, and enjoy a festive autumn day of music, history, and community fun!

    $10

  • Tredegar Tree Lighting

    Join us at the popular Tredegar Tree Lighting as we officially illuminate the 20-foot-tall tree in the museum lobby!

    Free