Each day from 10 AM - 12 PM, we will focus on one person from the Civil War with an Artifact Investigation! …

In Richmond, Virginia, Emancipation Day arrived on April 3, 1865, marking a historic moment of freedom. We are pleased to partner with …

Take a guided tour of the former Tredegar Ironworks site with a museum historian! The tour is included with museum admission and …

Davis and Lee were two proud, contained, but otherwise very different personalities. In normal times it is unlikely they would have been …

Take a guided tour of the former Tredegar Ironworks site with a museum historian! The tour is included with museum admission and available every Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 3pm. ACWM Tredegar - 480 Tredegar Street, Richmond VA. 23219

This lecture examines General McClellan’s reputation as a skilled organizer but hesitant commander, leading to his clash with President Lincoln. It will explore how their political rivalry shaped the course of the war. Supporters, critics, and the lasting debate over McClellan’s legacy will all be discussed.George C. Rable is a renowned historian, former professor at the University of Alabama, and past president of the Society of Civil War Historians. He has authored several award-winning books on the Civil War, Southern history, and Reconstruction. His latest work, Conflict of Command, examines the relationship between George McClellan and Abraham Lincoln.Member reception 5:15pm …

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