Richmond Events
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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 …
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Daily Programs!
Fall season is here and we have special events and guided tours included with museum admission! Ever wonder what the life of …
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What the Irish Taught Civil War Americans
Join us as Dr. Aaron Sheehan-Dean delves into his book Fighting With the Past: How Seventeenth-Century History Shaped the American Civil War. …
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Lincoln Prize Lecture
Registration is OPEN for the ACWM Lincoln Prize Lecture at Tredegar in Richmond, Virginia. This year's ticket includes a signed copy of …
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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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