Richmond Events
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
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, …
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! …
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 …
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 Works, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Summer Programs starting Memorial Day Weekend! (May 24 into September)
Have a blast this summer with special events and guided tours included with museum admission! Ever wonder what the life of the everyday soldier was like during the Civil War? How do cannons work? Why was the Tredegar site so important during the Civil War? Join museum historians as they demonstrate a musket firing, how cannons work and the incredible history of the iconic Tredegar Ironworks!Our special daily events:These programs are included with museum admission - enjoy one or come for all. We hope to see you at Tredegar this summer!
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 …
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 relaxation, live music, and light refreshments inside the American Civil War Museum - Tredegar.Enjoy a drink in hand, great company, and a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by history.Museum Members receive a complimentary drink ticket — just our way of saying thank you!What to Expect:Perfect for history lovers, museum-goers, and anyone in need of a midweek break. (Mark your calendar: Wine Down Wednesday returns July 30 & August 27!)
Resistance and Freedom in Richmond’s Court End (June 6, 13, 20, 27)
Every Friday in June! 10am-11:30amStep into Richmond’s Court End and uncover the powerful stories of urban slavery, resistance, and resilience. This guided tour begins at the John Marshall House and continues to the White House of the Confederacy, offering a glimpse into 19th-century life and the fight for emancipation. A first floor exploration of both houses will be included.Tour starts at The John Marshall House:818 East Marshall Street Richmond, VA 23219