Lectures
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Lunch & Learn: Love in Lynchburg—Where North Met South
Part of our Lunch & Learn series! Bring your own lunch (or feel free to grab something to go from our neighbor, …
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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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Lunch & Learn: Voices of Abolition
Part of our Lunch & Learn series! Bring your own lunch (or feel free to grab something to go from our neighbor, …
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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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Father James Sheeran of the 14th Louisiana
Reverend Robert J. Miller discusses Father James Sheeran who was considered by some, one of the most colorful figures, of Lee’s Army …
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Unconditional Surrender: Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War
From “Sam” to “Unconditional Surrender” Grant, discover how an unassuming officer rose to command all U.S. forces. His friends called him “Sam.” …
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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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Myths about Lee’s Surrender
In commemoration of the surrender at Appomattox, join us as Patrick Schroeder, Historian at Appomattox Court House National Historic Park, delves deeper …
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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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A Slumbering Serpent: George Washington on Slavery and Disunion
In this engaging living history program, George Washington (portrayed by Brian Hilton) will reflect on the moral, economic, and political challenges of …
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