Richmond Events
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Annual Tredegar Tree Lighting!
American Civil War Museum 480 Tredegar St, Richmond, Virginia, United StatesJoin us at the popular Tredegar Tree Lighting when we officially illuminate the 20ft tall tree in the museum lobby! A Richmond …
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Winter Wander
A nice walk through the historic neighborhood of Clay Street in Downtown Richmond. ACWM is pleased to open the first floor of …
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Santa Visit!
The American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesSanta is coming to Tredegar! Save your space today for this free event that is back by (very) popular demand! Visit with …
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2025 Symposium: ‘On the Battlefield’ *this event is now only on Saturday 2/22/25
ACWM – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United States2025 ACWM Symposium: On the Battlefield includes: Saturday, February 22nd - Esteemed historians discussing the course of the Civil War
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Nature’s Civil War: Common Soldiers & the Environment in 1862 Virginia
In 1862 Virginia, Civil War soldiers endured punishing environmental conditions, which increased disease and harmed morale. In response to their natural enemies, …
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Mornings at the Museum! (Mar 31st, Apr 2nd, Apr 4th)
ACWM – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesEach day from 10 AM - 12 PM, we will focus on one person from the Civil War with an Artifact Investigation! …
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Times Too Hard: Single African American Women in Post Civil War Virginia
The American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesIn Richmond, Virginia, Emancipation Day arrived on April 3, 1865, marking a historic moment of freedom. We are pleased to partner with …
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Tredegar History Tour (11AM/3PM Sat/Sun)
The American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesStep into History at Tredegar! Join us for a Tredegar History Tour—an engaging journey through the story of the former Tredegar Iron …
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Tredegar History Tours every Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 3pm
Take a guided tour of the former Tredegar Ironworks site with a museum historian! The tour is included with museum admission and …
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Jefferson Davis & Robert E. Lee
Davis and Lee were two proud, contained, but otherwise very different personalities. In normal times it is unlikely they would have been …
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Abraham Lincoln & George McClellan
This lecture examines General McClellan’s reputation as a skilled organizer but hesitant commander, leading to his clash with President Lincoln. It will …
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Tredegar History Tours every Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 3pm
Take a guided tour of the former Tredegar Ironworks site with a museum historian! The tour is included with museum admission and …
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Wine Down Wednesday
Unwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! Join us for an evening of …
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Resistance and Freedom in Richmond’s Court End (June 6, 13, 20, 27)
Every Friday in June! 10am-11:30am Step into Richmond’s Court End and uncover the powerful stories of urban slavery, resistance, and resilience. This …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Wine Down Wednesday
First drink is on us! Courtesy of Virago Spirits! Unwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at …
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Daily Programs!
Have a blast this summer with special events and guided tours included with museum admission! Ever wonder what the life of the …
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Wine Down Wednesday
One free drink on us! Courtesy of J. Emerson, Inc. Unwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River …
$20