Richmond Events
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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 loyalty, friendship, family, and enmity on the battlefield and within the halls of government across a divided nation. The 2026 ACWM Symposium will explore human connections that emerged from conflict. Symposium daylong event occurs on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 9:30am-5:30pm. Doors Open: 8:45am New to the symposium this year: A full weekend Civil War history experience you may customize to your schedule and interests.This year we are pleased to provide more options and more opportunities to engage …
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Our Fathers Brought Forth: Lincoln’s Gratitude in the Gettysburg Address
Reflecting on Lincoln and the ancient virtue of gratitude, an essential attribute of a free society, Dr. Andrew F. Lang reads the Gettysburg Address as a national expression of gratitude, honoring the past while charging the present to preserve freedom for the future. By situating Lincoln’s rhetoric within the political and military contexts of 1863, the talk connects 1776, 1863, and 2026, just as Lincoln intended. Members Reception at 5 pm
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