Richmond Events
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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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Tredegar History Tours (11AM/3PM Every Sat/Sun)
The American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesStep into History at Tredegar! Now happening every weekend! Join us for a Tredegar History Tour—an engaging journey through the story of …
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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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Hands on History (Every Monday in June)
Every Monday in June our education team will provide a sensory experience in our main exhibit, A People's Contest. Educators will facilitate learning utilizing artifacts from …
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Battlefield Tour: Seven Days Campaign
Join us for a caravan-style tour of the Seven Days Battles! This 6-hour tour will first meet at ACWM–Tredegar at 8:45 AM. TOUR STOP ADDRESSES: 1. ACWM–Tredegar (Restrooms & Food): 480 Tredegar …
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A Slumbering Serpent: George Washington on Slavery and Disunion
In this engaging living history program, George Washington (portrayed by Brian Hilton) will reflect on the moral, economic, and political challenges of …
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