Richmond Events
Events
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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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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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Tredegar Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with the official lighting of the Tredegar Tree! 480 Tredegar Street, Richmond VA Join us at the …
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Winter Wander
In partnership with the Valentine, we invite you to join us for some holiday cheer on the picturesque block of East Clay …
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Lunch & Learn: The Politics of Freedom and the Battle of Fredericksburg
RESCHEDULED TO NEXT MONDAY, dECEMBER 15TH, DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. Part of our Lunch & Learn series! Bring your own lunch (or …
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Santa Visiting Tredegar!
Snap a photo with Santa! Enjoy holiday cheer and be part of this beloved community tradition. Mimosas available for purchase. Santa will …
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Mornings at the Museum: Celebrating Christmas in the Civil War
Decorations and food are a beloved part of celebrating the holiday season. Come craft your very own Civil War–era Christmas decorations and …
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Mornings at the Museum: Battling Boredom – Soldiers’ Games Behind the Lines
Step into the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers and discover how they stayed entertained between battles! When soldiers weren’t fighting, they …
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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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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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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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Battling Boredom – Soldiers’ Games in the Civil War
Mornings at the Museum are BACK this Spring Break!Step into the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers and discover how they stayed entertained between …
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Civil War Espionage
Mornings at the Museum are BACK this Spring Break! Richmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Join us to decrypt …
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Simple Machines at Tredegar
Mornings at the Museum are BACK this Spring Break!Though it is a museum today, our site used to be the home of the Tredegar …
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William Francis Bartlett Medal Award
The American Civil War Museum (ACWM) is pleased to announce the establishment of the William Francis Bartlett Medal awarded annually to an …
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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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Out of This Strife Will Come Freedom: Free People of Color & the Fight For Civil Rights in the Civil War Era
Free people of color, through their military service and advocacy, used the political and social disruptions brought about by the Civil War …
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Tredegar History Tours DAILY
The American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesTredegar History Tours and Musket Firing Demonstrations happening DAILY! Join us for a Tredegar History Tour—an engaging journey through the story of …
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