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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 …

    $10

  • 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 …

    $6 – $12

  • 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 …

    $10

  • Winter Wander

    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. This event is free and open to the public! Tour 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! There is also the John Marshall House, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Poe Museum, Monumental Church, …

    Free

  • Virtual Talk: Feeding Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia with Michael C. Hardy

    Food, or the lack of it, played a crucial role in the Civil War, contributing mightily to the success and failure of campaigns and affecting the overall outcome of the conflict. From how soldiers prepared meals to the hunger they often endured, understanding their daily sustenance offers a unique window into their experiences and the broader logistics of the Confederate army. Join us as author and historian Michael C. Hardy explores this often-neglected topic. After three decades and more than twenty-five books, Michael C. Hardy is still finding unexplored corners of history. His books, articles, and popular blog posts cover the history of people, places, and …

    Free