For Students
Events
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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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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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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 …
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In-Person Book Talk: After the Fire with Nelson Lankford
Explore Richmond’s rebirth after the 1865 fire in After the Fire with Dr. Nelson Lankford in this compelling look at a city …
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Virtual Talk: Boutwell – Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy
Don’t miss Dr. Jeffrey Boutwell, descendant of George S. Boutwell, as he uncovers his ancestor’s role in shaping Civil War & Reconstruction …
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Appomattox in Black, White, Blue, & Gray
Join us at The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox on Thursday, February 12, 2026, for a living history presentation and lecture by Reverend …
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Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15)
About the Symposium: The American Civil War was not only a clash of armies and ideologies, but it also shaped and tested …
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The Invincible Twelfth with Benjamin Cwayna
Join Benjamin L. Cwayna for a virtual talk on the “Invincible Twelfth” and the bold, costly legacy of the 12th South Carolina …
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Our Fathers Brought Forth: Lincoln’s Gratitude in the Gettysburg Address
Join us for Dr. Lang’s talk on March 26 at 6pm! Reflecting on Lincoln and the ancient virtue of gratitude, Dr. Andrew …
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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 Nameless and the Faceless of the Civil War
Join award-winning poet Lisa G. Samia for an online talk on her Civil War poetry series, including The Nameless and the Faceless. …
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Why Gettysburg Matters
Why has Gettysburg always been the Civil War’s most famous battle and how has it shaped American national identity? In this talk, …
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Opium Slavery with Jonathan S. Jones
Join Jonathan S. Jones for a virtual talk on Civil War veterans, opiate addiction, and how its legacy connects to today’s opioid …
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A Nation in Mourning with Derek D. Maxfield
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesJoin us for Derek Maxfield’s talk on Victorian America, Civil War disruption, and how it reshaped 19th-century views of death. By 1860, …
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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, …
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Out of This Strife Will Come Freedom: Free People of Color & the Fight For Civil Rights in the Civil War Era
Free people of color, through their military service and advocacy, used the political and social disruptions brought about by the Civil War …
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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 …
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