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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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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:20260630T103000
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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:20260630T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T110000
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SUMMARY:Tredegar History Tours Daily at 11am & 3pm & Musket Firing Demonstrations at 1pm Daily!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nExplore one of Richmond’s most iconic historical sites\, discover how cannons were made during the Civil War\, and check out our current exhibitions! \n\n\n\n\nTredegar History Tours @ 11 AM and 3 PM\n\n\n\nMusket Firing Demonstrations @ 1 PM
URL:https://acwm.org/event/tredegar-history-tour-daily-at-11am-3pm-musket-firing-demonstrations-at-1pm-daily/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Richmond Events,Tours
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SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum: Faces of the Civil War
DESCRIPTION: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 to the obscure. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEach day\, we will focus on different people from all walks of life. We will have activities\, games\, crafts\, and books geared toward elementary and middle school aged kids\, but all are welcome to participate! \n\n\n\n•July 7: The Presidency (Abraham Lincoln & Jefferson Davis) \n\n\n\n•July 9: Freedom (Frederick Douglass & Henry Box Brown) \n\n\n\n•July 14: Bleeding Kansas (John Brown) \n\n\n\n•July 16: The Trent Affair (Charles Francis Adams\, James Mason\, & John Slidell) \n\n\n\n•July 21: Espionage (Elizabeth Van Lew & Benjamin F. Stringfellow) \n\n\n\n•July 23: Medicine (Mary Edwards Walker\, Susie King Taylor\, & Phoebe Pember) \n\n\n\n•July 28: The Navy (Robert Smalls & Franklin Buchanan) \n\n\n\n•July 30: Women of the Civil War (Elizabeth Keckley\, Mary Todd Lincoln\, & Varina Davis) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum-faces-of-the-civil-war/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
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UID:10001278-1790330400-1790344800@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Museum School Day at ACWM–Appomattox
DESCRIPTION: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 and life on the homefront\, and visit our historic cabin. Enjoy interactive mini-programs tailored to each group and a scavenger hunt to explore the museum at your own pace! \n\n\n\nStudents receive free admission\, and parents/guardians receive discounted admission for $12 per person. \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/museum-school-day-at-acwm-appomattox/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,For Students,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
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CREATED:20260821T200241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T200507Z
UID:10001277-1792836000-1792854000@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Fall Festival at ACWM–Appomattox
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Deeply Rooted and Farm Use String Band\n\n\n\nDelicious food available on-site (Kiss My Butt BBQ Food Truck)\n\n\n\nHistoric trades & Local vendors\n\n\n\nCannon firing demonstrations (10:30AM\, 12:30PM\, 2:30PM)\n\n\n\nMusket demonstrations (ongoing throughout the day)\n\n\n\nCabin tours (11:30PM\, 1:30PM)\n\n\n\nTrain rides provided on the Osborne Express\n\n\n\nPumpkin painting\, decorations\, petting zoo\, yard games\, etc\n\n\n\n\nBring your friends\, pack the car\, and enjoy a festive autumn day of music\, history\, and community fun!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/fall-festival-at-acwm-appomattox-3/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,Tours
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