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SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history\, hands-on activities\, and stories from the Civil War! $10 PER PERSON – includes program plus full access to all museum exhibits. \n\n\n\nEach week has a new theme—from musket blasts and spy codes to Civil War kids and medicine mysteries. Investigate artifacts\, tour our galleries\, and do unique craft projects! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Kaboom! (historical explosions)Start July off with a bang with these engaging programs. Walk with an interpreter to nearby Brown’s Island to learn about the women and girls who worked there during the Civil War and the fateful 1863 explosion. Create a painting with bursts of watercolor. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nBrown’s Island Tour: 10:00\, 11:00\n\n\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Children of the Civil WarChildren were not only affected by the Civil War–they were a part of it. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a young soldier. Learn how to tap out a beat\, or make your own beat\, like a drummer boy. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Spies of the Civil WarRichmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Richmond spy. Make a cipher and decode secret messages. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Medicine in the Civil WarParticipate in an interactive program about surgery and medicine during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Civil War nurse. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 5: Tredegar History WeekThe American Civil War Museum is built around the ruins of Tredegar Ironworks. Learn more about the site and how it was powered with a guided walking tour. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Tredegar worker. Create a paper cannon and test your aim.\n\nTredegar Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome explore\, discover\, and have fun with history all July long! 🚂📚 \n\n\n\nPerfect for grades K–8 \n\n\n\nFree with membership code — use your code at checkout.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
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SUMMARY:Daily Programs!
DESCRIPTION:Fall season is here and we have special events and guided tours included with museum admission! \n\n\n\nEver wonder what the life of the everyday soldier was like during the Civil War? Why was the Tredegar site so important? Join museum historians as they demonstrate a musket firing and share the incredible history of the iconic Tredegar Ironworks! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Special Events included with Admission:\n\n\n\nTredegar History Tours:  \n\n\n\nEnjoy a guided tour with a museum historian around the former Tredegar Ironworks site. \n\n\n\nThe Common Soldier program with a musket firing demonstration:  \n\n\n\nHistory interpreters present a hands on demonstration of the life of a regular enlisted Civil War soldier. \n\n\n\nweekdays\n\n\n\n•Tredegar History Tours: 12 PM & 3 PM \n\n\n\nWeekends\n\n\n\n•Tredegar History Tours: 11 PM & 3 PM \n\n\n\n•Common Soldier/ Demo: 12:30 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOnly a few weeks left — join us before the programs end November 30! We hope to see you at Tredegar this fall.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/daily-programs/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20250826T203344Z
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SUMMARY:Museum School Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Museum School Day at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! It’s a special event designed for students of all ages and their families to explore Civil War history through engaging\, hands-on experiences! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nInteractive Program on 19th-Century Medicine & Surgery – Learn about Civil War-era medical practices and explore the life of a wartime nurse.\n\n\n\nHands-On Artifact Investigation – Examine real artifacts from our handling collection.\n\n\n\nExhibit Exploration & Scavenger Hunt – Dive deeper into our main gallery with a fun\, educational scavenger hunt.\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for students of all ages\, this immersive day brings history to life through stories\, objects\, and interactive learning.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/museum-school-day/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,For Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20250911T210120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165902Z
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SUMMARY:Almost Famous: The Strange\, Spooky & Bizarre Tales of Old City Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:There were NUMEROUS ways one could lose their life in the 19th century. At Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg\, our favorites are the folks who really went out with a bang. These are the strange\, spooky\, and downright bizarre tales that never made the history books. The people you’ll meet during this presentation are all folks who lived and died in the margins between standard and spectacular. You’ve never heard of them\, but after this\, you’ll never forget.Ashleigh Meyer is a public historian and serves as Manager of Historic Research\, Marketing\, and Storytelling at Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLecture begins 6:30pm at American Civil War Museum-Appomattox.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/almost-famous-the-strange-spooky-bizarre-tales-of-old-city-cemetery/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
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CREATED:20251021T170712Z
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SUMMARY:Libby McNamee - The Union Spymistress
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Civil War espionage with author Libby McNamee!\n\n\n\nShe will be reading from her book The Union Spymistress\, bringing to life the daring adventures of Civil War–era spies. Enjoy a spy-themed scavenger hunt and decoding activity—perfect for all ages to test your skills. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also includes pizza and drinks\, so come hungry and ready for a night of stories\, mystery\, and fun! \n\n\n\n(Recommended grades 3rd-8th) \n\n\n\nFree for members
URL:https://acwm.org/event/libby-mcnamee-the-union-spymistress/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20251027T180815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T214136Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Open House at ACWM-Appomattox
DESCRIPTION:Sip cider\, shop local\, meet Civil War Santa\, and enjoy live music at ACWM–Appomattox’s Christmas Open House!\n\n\n\nGet in some holiday shopping while enjoying hot cider\, cookies\, and Christmas crafts to keep the kids entertained. Meet and learn about the origins of Civil War Santa\, and experience the sights and sounds of a 19th-century Christmas as our reconstructed cabin comes to life with living history interpretations by the Pallas Athena Ladies Aid Society.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, enjoy live music by Doves and Dragons throughout the day\, with special performances by the Appomattox Youth Chorale at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\nA big shout-out to all our wonderful participants and vendors joining us for this event:•Refocused•Lil Daisy Soaps•The Festive Circle•Wagon Wheel Farms LLC•Jennings Farm\, LLC•The Chaotic Paintbox LLC•The Coffee Nook – Food Truck•Amber McKinney•J Robert Jamerson Memorial Library•Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society•Appomattox Court House National Historical Park•Pallas Athena Ladies Aid Society•Appomattox Youth Choral•Jordan Baptist Church  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you join us!\n\n\n\n(Enjoy 10% off in the gift shop / 20% off for members)
URL:https://acwm.org/event/christmas-open-house-at-acwm-appomattox/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20251202T153005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T153111Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wander
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Valentine\, we invite you to join us for some holiday cheer on the picturesque block of East Clay Street! Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage\, enjoy a performance and partake in refreshments and family crafts. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public! \n\n\n\nTour the historic Court End neighborhood and hop on a free trolley for open houses and other activities at nearby cultural sites including us — the American Civil War Museum’s White House of the Confederacy!  \n\n\n\nThere is also the John Marshall House\, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, the Poe Museum\, Monumental Church\, and Masons’ Hall!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/winter-wander-2/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Open House,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20251022T202240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161611Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Visiting Tredegar!
DESCRIPTION:Snap a photo with Santa! Enjoy holiday cheer and be part of this beloved community tradition. Mimosas available for purchase. \n\n\n\nSanta will be ready for photos at 11am! \n\n\n\nSponsored by The Wilton Companies
URL:https://acwm.org/event/santa-visiting-tredegar/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20260310T154040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T154044Z
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SUMMARY:Battling Boredom - Soldiers’ Games in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION: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 battles! \n\n\n\nWhen soldiers weren’t fighting\, they relied on creativity\, camaraderie\, and classic games to pass the time — many of which we still play today. Join us to make your own knapsack checkerboard and experience games from the Civil War. \n\n\n\nRecommended for children. \n\n\n\n\nFree for members!\n\n\n\nTickets include access to all exhibits.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/battling-boredom-soldiers-games-in-the-civil-war/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20260310T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T154938Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War Espionage
DESCRIPTION:Mornings at the Museum are BACK this Spring Break! \n\n\n\nRichmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Join us to decrypt and create secret codes and find out about some of the spies that were active during the Civil War. \n\n\n\nExplore artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of Richmond spies like Elizabeth Van Lew & Benjamin F. Stringfellow. \n\n\n\nRecommended for children. \n\n\n\n\nFree for members!\n\n\n\nTickets include access to all exhibits.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/civil-war-espionage/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T155930Z
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SUMMARY:Simple Machines at Tredegar
DESCRIPTION: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 Iron Works\, the largest iron works in the South! It produced thousands of manufactured goods\, both for civilian use and for the Civil War. \n\n\n\nJoin us to create simple machines and explore artifacts that were used at Tredegar to learn more about the history of the Iron Works! \n\n\n\nRecommended for children. \n\n\n\n\nFree for members!\n\n\n\nTickets include access to all exhibits.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/simple-machines-at-tredegar/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20260214T051406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T162133Z
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SUMMARY:The Surrender at Appomattox Commemoration and Freedom Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:As part of the regional Commemoration of the Surrender & Freedom Day Weekend celebration\, join us at ACWM-Appomattox for special events! \n\n\n\nThe American Civil War Museum is hosting a series of activities and programs as part of the regional celebration of the Commemoration of the Surrender & Freedom Day. Visitors can look forward to a fun-filled weekend of cannon firings\, interactive sessions with living historians\, and informative sessions about the lives of soldiers\, civilians on the homefront\, and enslaved and free African Americans during the Civil War. \n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us on April 11th and 12th at ACWM – Appomattox!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/the-surrender-at-appomattox-commemoration-and-freedom-day-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,Performance,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
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SUMMARY:Voices of Appomattox: April 1865
DESCRIPTION:This special luminary program on the evening of April 11 is a guided evening experience where small groups are led across the site—including through the cabin—where guests will encounter powerful stories from multiple perspectives connected to the war’s final moments and the surrender here in Virginia. Visitors will stop at interpretive stations\, featuring monologues presented by interpreters portraying individuals from April 1865. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to present a both moving and reflective connection to the past! \n\n\n\nTours will run for 45 minutes to 1 hour each and will prepare to leave the museum’s main lobby every half hour\, beginning at 6:30pm and running until the last tour at 8:30pm. \n\n\n\nRegistration Required
URL:https://acwm.org/event/voices-of-appomattox-april-1865/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,Performance,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20260324T183248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T180731Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Tea at ACWM Appomattox
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mother’s Day with afternoon tea at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! Treats\, tea & a floral bouquet included. \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant afternoon tea at The American Civil War Museum – Appomattox\, honoring the special women in your life! \n\n\n\nEnjoy a cozy afternoon filled with conversation\, delicious treats\, and classic tea traditions. Tea service\, provided by Tea to Thee\, includes a selection of savory tea sandwiches\, freshly baked scones\, and sweet desserts\, all paired with Earl Grey and Windsor Bloom teas. \n\n\n\nEach ticket also includes a custom spring bouquet from The Blossom Farm—a lovely keepsake for the day.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mothers-day-tea/
LOCATION:ACWM Appomattox\, 159 Horseshoe Rd\, Appomattox\, VA\, 24522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20260501T201803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T210416Z
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SUMMARY:The Presidential Election of 1864
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host a special program presented by the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society on May 19\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n5 PM: ACWM–Appomattox exhibits will be open free of charge for guided tours led by Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society staff.\n\n\n\n6:30 PM: Special Program ‘The Presidential Election of 1864‘\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation examines the presidential election of 1864\, a contest held under the extraordinary pressures of civil war and one that would profoundly influence the nation’s future. More than a political contest between Abraham Lincoln and George B. McClellan\, the election became a referendum on war\, peace\, emancipation\, constitutional liberty\, and the meaning of Union itself. Through an analysis of party divisions\, wartime dissent\, civil liberties\, soldier voting\, and the broader political climate of the era\, this program explores how the election shaped the closing phase of the Civil War and the memory of the figures involved. \n\n\n\nThe program is led by Shannah B. Winchester\, history interpreter specializing in Civil War education and public history at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park. She completed certification from Columbia University on the American Civil War. Her current research focuses on the legacy of General George B. McClellan\, and she is writing a book centered on his role and reputation during the events at Harrison’s Landing in 1862.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/the-presidential-election-of-1864/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Book Talk,Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20260514T192816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T193902Z
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SUMMARY:Secrets of the Gray House Tour (Every Tuesday in June)
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the Gray House and uncover Civil War secrets\, spies\, and hidden stories on special tours every Tuesday in June! \n\n\n\nStep inside the Gray House\, also known as the White House of the Confederacy\, and learn the story of Mary Richards Bowser and the other enslaved servants who secretly shared information about what was happening within the Confederate President’s House. Discover the secret hidden by Judah Benjamin and how Elizabeth Van Lew succeeded in maintaining her cover. \n\n\n\nThese special tours take place every Tuesday in June from 10:30AM – 11:30AM at the White House of the Confederacy at 1201 E. Clay St. Richmond\, VA 23219. \n\n\n\nFree to Members
URL:https://acwm.org/event/secrets-of-the-gray-house-tour-every-tuesday-in-june/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105048
CREATED:20260513T184344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T185326Z
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SUMMARY:Harriet Tubman: American Moses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fun activities exploring the life of Harriet Tubman\, the American Moses\, before\, during\, and after the Civil War. Get hands-on with history alongside our educators through artifact handling boxes\, create your own “Star Map\,” and take part in our exciting “Find the Conductor” scavenger hunt. Special book readings will take place at 11AM and 3PM. \n\n\n\nOngoing Activities Throughout the Day:\n\n\n\n\nArtifact Investigation: The Evolution of Harriet Tubman — Explore Harriet Tubman’s journey from Araminta “Minty” Ross to legendary freedom seeker through hands-on historical artifacts.\n\n\n\nStar Map — The North Star played a key role in helping enslaved people and conductors on the Underground Railroad find their way North to freedom. Learn how to identify the Big Dipper (“The Drinking Gourd”) and the Little Dipper\, then make your own star map.\n\n\n\nUnderground Railroad Map — Trace key Underground Railroad routes and discover the differences between free\, slave\, and border states in 1860.\n\n\n\nFind the Conductor Scavenger Hunt — Search the galleries to learn about famous conductors including Harriet Tubman\, Elizabeth Van Lew\, Levi Coffin\, John Brown\, and Leonard Grimes.\n\n\n\nNature as a Guide — As a young girl\, Harriet Tubman developed a deep knowledge of plants\, wildlife\, and her surrounding environment\, and these skills later helped her guide others along the Underground Railroad. Join us to explore the plants and animals she encountered and how they shaped her journey to freedom.\n\n\n\n\nDesigned with fun in mind for children in grades K–8\, these activities are enjoyable for visitors of all ages! Ticket includes museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/harriet-tubman-american-moses/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Family-Friendly,For Students,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T172554Z
UID:10001122-1781517600-1781524800@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Hands on History (Every Monday in June)
DESCRIPTION: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 our handling collection. Children and adults will be able to observe and touch replica Civil War-era artifacts while learning about their history. Different artifacts and themes will be featured each Monday. \n\n\n\n\nJune 1: Freedom Seekers (Harriet Tubman\, Susie King Taylor\, Garland White\, Charles English)\n\n\n\nJune 8: The Tredegar Iron Works (Simple Machines at Tredegar\, Cannon Making)\n\n\n\nJune 15: The Path to Freedom (Resistance\, Emancipation\, Reconstruction)\n\n\n\nJune 22: Children in the Civil War (Johnny Clem\, Tillie Pierce\, Tad Lincoln)\n\n\n\nJune 29: A Soldier’s Life (Uniforms\, Equipment\, Food)\n\n\n\n\nProgramming is aimed at early childhood learners but can be enjoyed by all! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/hands-on-history/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105049
CREATED:20260417T202237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T132245Z
UID:10001094-1782550800-1782572400@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Battlefield Tour: Seven Days Campaign
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTOUR STOP ADDRESSES:\n\n\n\n1. ACWM–Tredegar (Restrooms & Food): 480 Tredegar St. Richmond\, VA 23219 \n\n\n\n2. Dabbs House: 3812 Nine Mile Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \n\n\n\n3. Chickahominy Bluff: 2302 Springdale Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23222 \n\n\n\n4. Beaver Dam Creek: 7423 Cold Harbor Rd\, Mechanicsville\, VA 23111 \n\n\n\n5. Gaines’ Mill (Restrooms at Cold Harbor Visitor Center): 6283 Watt House Rd\, Mechanicsville\, VA 23111 \n\n\n\n6. Grapevine Bridge (Lunch Break): 1352 Hanover Rd\, Sandston\, VA 23150 \n\n\n\n7. Savage’s Station 2801 Meadow Rd\, Sandston\, VA 23150 \n\n\n\n8. White Oak Swamp at Elko Union Church: 6861 Elko Rd\, Sandston\, VA 23150 \n\n\n\n9. Glendale at Horizon Food Stores: 6141 Charles City Rd\, Henrico\, VA 23231 \n\n\n\n10. Malvern Hill (Restrooms): 8945-8955 Willis Church Rd\, Henrico\, VA 23231 \n\n\n\nThere will be limited opportunities for food/fuel/restroom stops along the route\, so please plan accordingly. This tour involves short walks at various stops. For more detailed information\, please reach out to our manager of historic engagement\, Chuck Young (cyoung@acwm.org\, 804-649-1861 ext. 101)
URL:https://acwm.org/event/battlefield-tour-seven-days-campaign/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105049
CREATED:20260309T155627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T155631Z
UID:10001080-1782842400-1782846000@acwm.org
SUMMARY:A Slumbering Serpent: George Washington on Slavery and Disunion
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging living history program\, George Washington (portrayed by Brian Hilton) will reflect on the moral\, economic\, and political challenges of slavery in his time and the growing divisions threatening the young nation’s unity. The presentation offers a historically grounded and thoughtful exploration of Washington’s evolving conscience and leadership. \n\n\n\nFollowing his remarks\, the audience will be invited to engage in a question-and-answer session exploring these complex issues. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMembers Reception at 5 pm
URL:https://acwm.org/event/a-slumbering-serpent-george-washington-on-slavery-and-disunion/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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