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SUMMARY:Abraham Lincoln & George McClellan
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nGeorge 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. \n\n\n\nMember reception 5:15pm – 6pm
URL:https://acwm.org/event/abraham-lincoln-george-mcclellan/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Tredegar History Tours every Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 3pm
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://acwm.org/event/tredegar-history-tours-every-saturday-sunday-at-11am-and-3pm-2/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T173000
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Unwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! Join us for an evening of relaxation\, live music\, and light refreshments inside the American Civil War Museum – Tredegar. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a drink in hand\, great company\, and a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by history – all exhibits will be open!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMuseum Members receive a complimentary drink ticket — just our way of saying thank you! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nWine and other beverages available for purchase\n\n\n\nLive local music to set the mood\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided\n\n\n\nA scenic and historic setting right by the James River\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for history lovers\, museum-goers\, and anyone in need of a midweek break.  \n\n\n\n(Mark your calendar: Wine Down Wednesday returns July 30 & August 27!) \n\n\n\n(This is a 21+ event)
URL:https://acwm.org/event/wine-down-wednesday-2/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T113000
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CREATED:20250509T150202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161537Z
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SUMMARY:Resistance and Freedom in Richmond’s Court End (June 6\, 13\, 20\, 27)
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday in June! 10am-11:30am \n\n\n\nStep 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. \n\n\n\nTour starts at The John Marshall House:818 East Marshall Street Richmond\, VA 23219
URL:https://acwm.org/event/resistance-and-freedom-in-richmonds-court-end-june-6-13-20-27-2/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20250702T190212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T143821Z
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SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history\, hands-on activities\, and stories from the Civil War! $10 PER PERSON – includes program plus full access to all museum exhibits. \n\n\n\nEach week has a new theme—from musket blasts and spy codes to Civil War kids and medicine mysteries. Investigate artifacts\, tour our galleries\, and do unique craft projects! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Kaboom! (historical explosions)Start July off with a bang with these engaging programs. Walk with an interpreter to nearby Brown’s Island to learn about the women and girls who worked there during the Civil War and the fateful 1863 explosion. Create a painting with bursts of watercolor. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nBrown’s Island Tour: 10:00\, 11:00\n\n\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Children of the Civil WarChildren were not only affected by the Civil War–they were a part of it. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a young soldier. Learn how to tap out a beat\, or make your own beat\, like a drummer boy. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Spies of the Civil WarRichmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Richmond spy. Make a cipher and decode secret messages. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Medicine in the Civil WarParticipate in an interactive program about surgery and medicine during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Civil War nurse. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 5: Tredegar History WeekThe American Civil War Museum is built around the ruins of Tredegar Ironworks. Learn more about the site and how it was powered with a guided walking tour. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Tredegar worker. Create a paper cannon and test your aim.\n\nTredegar Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome explore\, discover\, and have fun with history all July long! 🚂📚 \n\n\n\nPerfect for grades K–8 \n\n\n\nFree with membership code — use your code at checkout.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum-3/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20250718T181432Z
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SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history\, hands-on activities\, and stories from the Civil War! $10 PER PERSON – includes program plus full access to all museum exhibits. \n\n\n\nEach week has a new theme—from musket blasts and spy codes to Civil War kids and medicine mysteries. Investigate artifacts\, tour our galleries\, and do unique craft projects! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Kaboom! (historical explosions)Start July off with a bang with these engaging programs. Walk with an interpreter to nearby Brown’s Island to learn about the women and girls who worked there during the Civil War and the fateful 1863 explosion. Create a painting with bursts of watercolor. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nBrown’s Island Tour: 10:00\, 11:00\n\n\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Children of the Civil WarChildren were not only affected by the Civil War–they were a part of it. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a young soldier. Learn how to tap out a beat\, or make your own beat\, like a drummer boy. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Spies of the Civil WarRichmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Richmond spy. Make a cipher and decode secret messages. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Medicine in the Civil WarParticipate in an interactive program about surgery and medicine during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Civil War nurse. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 5: Tredegar History WeekThe American Civil War Museum is built around the ruins of Tredegar Ironworks. Learn more about the site and how it was powered with a guided walking tour. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Tredegar worker. Create a paper cannon and test your aim.\n\nTredegar Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome explore\, discover\, and have fun with history all July long! 🚂📚 \n\n\n\nPerfect for grades K–8 \n\n\n\nFree with membership code — use your code at checkout.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum-2/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20250602T173241Z
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SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history\, hands-on activities\, and stories from the Civil War! $10 PER PERSON – includes program plus full access to all museum exhibits. \n\n\n\nEach week has a new theme—from musket blasts and spy codes to Civil War kids and medicine mysteries. Investigate artifacts\, tour our galleries\, and do unique craft projects! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Kaboom! (historical explosions)Start July off with a bang with these engaging programs. Walk with an interpreter to nearby Brown’s Island to learn about the women and girls who worked there during the Civil War and the fateful 1863 explosion. Create a painting with bursts of watercolor. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nBrown’s Island Tour: 10:00\, 11:00\n\n\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Children of the Civil WarChildren were not only affected by the Civil War–they were a part of it. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a young soldier. Learn how to tap out a beat\, or make your own beat\, like a drummer boy. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Spies of the Civil WarRichmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Richmond spy. Make a cipher and decode secret messages. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Medicine in the Civil WarParticipate in an interactive program about surgery and medicine during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Civil War nurse. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 5: Tredegar History WeekThe American Civil War Museum is built around the ruins of Tredegar Ironworks. Learn more about the site and how it was powered with a guided walking tour. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Tredegar worker. Create a paper cannon and test your aim.\n\nTredegar Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome explore\, discover\, and have fun with history all July long! 🚂📚 \n\n\n\nPerfect for grades K–8 \n\n\n\nFree with membership code — use your code at checkout.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20250627T191220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185019Z
UID:10001031-1753896600-1753902000@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:First drink is on us! Courtesy of Virago Spirits! \n\n\n\nUnwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! Join us for an evening of relaxation\, live music\, and light refreshments inside the American Civil War Museum – Tredegar. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a drink in hand\, great company\, and a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by history – all exhibits will be open! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMuseum Members receive a complimentary drink ticket — just our way of saying thank you! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nDrinks by Virago Spirits: wine\, cocktails\, & more available for purchase (first drink is free)\n\n\n\nLive local music to set the mood\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided\n\n\n\nA scenic and historic setting right by the James River\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for history lovers\, museum-goers\, and anyone in need of a midweek break.  \n\n\n\n(Mark your calendar: Wine Down Wednesday returns July 30 & August 27!) \n\n\n\n(This is a 21+ event)
URL:https://acwm.org/event/wine-down-wednesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20250618T144112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T130610Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Programs!
DESCRIPTION:Have a blast this summer with special events and guided tours included with museum admission! \n\n\n\nEver wonder what the life of the everyday soldier was like during the Civil War? How do cannons work? Why was the Tredegar site so important during the Civil War? Join museum historians as they demonstrate a musket firing\, how cannons work and the incredible history of the iconic Tredegar Ironworks! \n\n\n\nOur special daily events: \n\n\n\n\nTredegar History Tour / daily at 11 am and 3 pm:\n\nGuided tour with a museum historian around the former Tredegar Ironworks site.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Common Soldier program with musket firing demonstration/ daily at 12:30 pm:\n\nHistory interpreters present a hands-on demonstration of the life of a regular enlisted Civil War soldier.\n\n\n\n\n\nCannon Ball! / Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm:\n\nHistory interpreter presentation on the process of loading and firing a cannon.\n\n\n\nDon’t worry\, though we have authentic cannons\, none will be fired during the demonstration!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese programs are included with museum admission – enjoy one or come for all. We hope to see you at Tredegar this summer!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/summer-programs-daily/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T190000
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CREATED:20250804T195631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T153720Z
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:One free drink on us! Courtesy of J. Emerson\, Inc. \n\n\n\nUnwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! Join us for an evening of relaxation\, live music\, and light refreshments inside the American Civil War Museum – Tredegar. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a drink in hand\, great company\, and a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by history – all exhibits will be open! \n\n\n\nMuseum Members receive a complimentary drink ticket — just our way of saying thank you! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nDrinks by J. Emerson\, Inc. available for purchase (first drink is free)\n\n\n\nLive local music to set the mood\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided\n\n\n\nI Spy scavenger hunt to win prizes!\n\n\n\nA scenic and historic setting right by the James River\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for history lovers\, museum-goers\, and anyone in need of a midweek break. \n\n\n\n(This is a 21+ event)
URL:https://acwm.org/event/wine-down-wednesday-4/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20250908T203041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T161652Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Programs!
DESCRIPTION:Fall season is here and we have special events and guided tours included with museum admission! \n\n\n\nEver wonder what the life of the everyday soldier was like during the Civil War? Why was the Tredegar site so important? Join museum historians as they demonstrate a musket firing and share the incredible history of the iconic Tredegar Ironworks! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Special Events included with Admission:\n\n\n\nTredegar History Tours:  \n\n\n\nEnjoy a guided tour with a museum historian around the former Tredegar Ironworks site. \n\n\n\nThe Common Soldier program with a musket firing demonstration:  \n\n\n\nHistory interpreters present a hands on demonstration of the life of a regular enlisted Civil War soldier. \n\n\n\nweekdays\n\n\n\n•Tredegar History Tours: 12 PM & 3 PM \n\n\n\nWeekends\n\n\n\n•Tredegar History Tours: 11 PM & 3 PM \n\n\n\n•Common Soldier/ Demo: 12:30 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOnly a few weeks left — join us before the programs end November 30! We hope to see you at Tredegar this fall.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/daily-programs/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20250804T163251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T203917Z
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SUMMARY:What the Irish Taught Civil War Americans
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Dr. Aaron Sheehan-Dean delves into his book Fighting With the Past: How Seventeenth-Century History Shaped the American Civil War. In this talk\, he will examine how Union and Confederate armies in the Civil War drew on differing interpretations of Irish history\, particularly in shaping their views on how the war should end—whether with generosity or punishment. \n\n\n\nDr. Sheehan-Dean is the Fred C. Frey Professor of Southern Studies and Chair of the History Department at Louisiana State University. He specializes in nineteenth-century U.S. history\, the Civil War and Reconstruction\, and Southern history. He is also the author of the award-winning The Calculus of Violence: How Americans Fought the Civil War\, Why Confederates Fought: Family and Nation in Civil War Virginia\, and\, most recently\, Reckoning with Rebellion: War and Sovereignty in the Nineteenth Century. \n\n\n\nMember reception is at 5:00pm
URL:https://acwm.org/event/what-the-irish-taught-civil-war-americans/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Lectures,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20250916T191719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T194411Z
UID:10001053-1760551200-1760558400@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Lincoln Prize Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Registration is OPEN for the ACWM Lincoln Prize Lecture at Tredegar in Richmond\, Virginia. This year’s ticket includes a signed copy of the book!  \n\n\n\nThe lecture is presented by the 2025 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize recipient\, and 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner\, Dr. Edda Fields-Black for her book Combee (Harriet Tubman\, the Combahee River Raid\, and Black Freedom during the Civil War). The evening includes a reception with the speaker\, lecture\, and audience question and answer segment moderated by prominent historian\, Dr. Ed Ayers. \n\n\n\nThe Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize is awarded annually for the finest scholarly work published in the prior year in English on Abraham Lincoln\, the American Civil War soldier\, or the American Civil War era\, and one that also enhances the general public’s understanding of the Civil War era. \n\n\n\nJoin us at 6pm for a reception with the speaker\, featuring light refreshments and drinks\, courtesy of Dogwood & Thistle Wine Company. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n6pm – Reception\n\n\n\n7pm – Lecture\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMembers enjoy 25% off—use your exclusive code at checkout. \n\n\n\nSponsored by The Wilton Companies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out our videos below with Dr. Edda Fields-Black!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/lincoln-prize-lecture-3/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Civil War Emancipation Day,For Educators,Lectures,Panels + Q&As,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251021T170712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T185847Z
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SUMMARY:Libby McNamee - The Union Spymistress
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Civil War espionage with author Libby McNamee!\n\n\n\nShe will be reading from her book The Union Spymistress\, bringing to life the daring adventures of Civil War–era spies. Enjoy a spy-themed scavenger hunt and decoding activity—perfect for all ages to test your skills. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also includes pizza and drinks\, so come hungry and ready for a night of stories\, mystery\, and fun! \n\n\n\n(Recommended grades 3rd-8th) \n\n\n\nFree for members
URL:https://acwm.org/event/libby-mcnamee-the-union-spymistress/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251001T162548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T160302Z
UID:10001054-1763659800-1763665200@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Tredegar Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season with the official lighting of the Tredegar Tree! 480 Tredegar Street\, Richmond VA \n\n\n\nJoin us at the popular Tredegar Tree Lighting as we officially illuminate the 20-foot-tall tree in the museum lobby! A Richmond holiday favorite\, the lighting of the Tredegar Tree features live music by the Joe Sarver Trio and holiday cheer provided by Dogwood & Thistle Wine Company. \n\n\n\nThis event is family-friendly and free to the public. The Tredegar Tree is decorated with handcrafted\, 19th-century–era-style ornaments and hundreds of lights . A great way to start the season! \n\n\n\n\n5:30 PM: Doors open\n\n\n\n6:30 PM: Tree lighting\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by The Wilton Companies
URL:https://acwm.org/event/tredegar-tree-lighting-2/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251202T153005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T153111Z
UID:10001065-1765713600-1765728000@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wander
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Valentine\, we invite you to join us for some holiday cheer on the picturesque block of East Clay Street! Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage\, enjoy a performance and partake in refreshments and family crafts. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public! \n\n\n\nTour the historic Court End neighborhood and hop on a free trolley for open houses and other activities at nearby cultural sites including us — the American Civil War Museum’s White House of the Confederacy!  \n\n\n\nThere is also the John Marshall House\, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, the Poe Museum\, Monumental Church\, and Masons’ Hall!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/winter-wander-2/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Open House,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251201T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T145637Z
UID:10001060-1765800000-1765802700@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Politics of Freedom and the Battle of Fredericksburg
DESCRIPTION:Moved to Dec 15 @ 12 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESCHEDULED TO NEXT MONDAY\, dECEMBER 15TH\, DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. \n\n\n\nPart of our Lunch & Learn series! Bring your own lunch (or feel free to grab something to go from our neighbor\, Daisy’s) and join us for this noontime talk in the ACWM—Tredegar lobby!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember Topic:\n\n\n\nThe Politics of Freedom & the Battle of Fredericksburg with Chuck Young\n\n\n\nThe Battle of Fredericksburg was fought in December 1862\, a time when armies had ended active campaigning and were settling into their camps for the winter. However\, President Abraham Lincoln desperately wanted a battlefield victory before the year ended to bolster support for the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1\, 1863. Having replaced the lackluster and politically motivated General George McClellan at the head of the Army of the Potomac\, he was counting on General Ambrose Burnside to provide victory and lend authority to the proclamation. Though inexperienced in overall command\, could Burnside deliver? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncluded with Museum Admission/ Free to Members
URL:https://acwm.org/event/lunch-learn-the-politics-of-freedom-and-the-battle-of-fredericksburg/
CATEGORIES:For Educators,Lectures,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251022T202240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161611Z
UID:10001056-1766226600-1766239200@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Santa Visiting Tredegar!
DESCRIPTION:Snap a photo with Santa! Enjoy holiday cheer and be part of this beloved community tradition. Mimosas available for purchase. \n\n\n\nSanta will be ready for photos at 11am! \n\n\n\nSponsored by The Wilton Companies
URL:https://acwm.org/event/santa-visiting-tredegar/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251210T153430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T153433Z
UID:10001066-1766397600-1766404800@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum: Celebrating Christmas in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Decorations and food are a beloved part of celebrating the holiday season. Come craft your very own Civil War–era Christmas decorations and join us as we explore popular recipes from the Civil War and how civilians and soldiers adapted when ingredients became scarce. \n\n\n\nRecommended for children!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum-celebrating-christmas-in-the-civil-war-2/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251210T162000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T162003Z
UID:10001067-1767002400-1767009600@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum: Battling Boredom – Soldiers' Games Behind the Lines
DESCRIPTION:Step into the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers and discover how they stayed entertained between battles! \n\n\n\nWhen soldiers weren’t fighting\, they relied on creativity\, camaraderie\, and classic games to pass the time – many of which we still play today. Join us to make your own knapsack checkerboard and experience games from the civil war. \n\n\n\nRecommended for children!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum-battling-boredom-soldiers-games-behind-the-lines/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251201T200134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T200139Z
UID:10001061-1768219200-1768221900@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Love in Lynchburg—Where North Met South
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Lunch & Learn series! Bring your own lunch (or feel free to grab something to go from our neighbor\, Daisy’s) and join us for this noontime talk in the ACWM—Tredegar lobby!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary Topic:\n\n\n\nThe Slaughters of Lynchburg: Where North Met South with Robert Hancock\n\n\n\nMary Harker was a young Quaker girl from Mt. Holly\, New Jersey. John Slaughter was a slaveholder living and working in Lynchburg\, VA. In 1861 they had been married eight years and had three sons with a fourth child on the way. So how did these two people\, with obviously disparate backgrounds\, end up together?  \n\n\n\nJohn was teased that “the prettiest girl in New Jersey was marrying the ugliest man in Virginia.” Was it some sort of arranged marriage?  \n\n\n\nHow did Mary reconcile her Quaker upbringing with managing a home with five enslaved servants? And would their relationship survive the war when Mary traveled home to her parents and John stayed to defend Lynchburg against an approaching Union army? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncluded with Museum Admission/ Free to Members
URL:https://acwm.org/event/lunch-learn-love-in-lynchburg-where-north-met-south/
CATEGORIES:For Educators,Lectures,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T191500
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251201T194401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T194407Z
UID:10001064-1769104800-1769109300@acwm.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Book Talk: After the Fire with Nelson Lankford
DESCRIPTION:Explore Richmond’s rebirth after the 1865 fire in After the Fire with Dr. Nelson Lankford in this compelling look at a city reshaped by war.\n\n\n\nIn April 1865\, the war that had consumed Richmond for four years ended in a massive fire that nearly destroyed the city. As the smoke cleared\, no one knew what kind of society would emerge to replace the world that had been lost. After the Fire offers a wide range of perspectives that bring this vanished moment to life—one marked by hardship\, defeat\, celebration\, false starts\, and the rise of Confederate nostalgia and attempts at racial reconciliation. The book traces the struggles of Confederates and Unionists\, men and women\, and Black and white residents as they fought to shape the postwar future of Virginia’s capital city. \n\n\n\nFor thirty years\, Dr. Nelson D. Lankford edited the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography\, the quarterly journal of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. He is the author or editor of eight books\, the best known being Richmond Burning: The Last Days of the Confederate Capital. His new book\, which he will discuss in this lecture\, is its sequel. After the Fire: Richmond in Defeat continues the story of the city and its people in the aftermath of war and devastation. \n\n\n\nDr. Lankford is a native of Hampton\, Virginia. He received his B.A. from the University of Richmond and his Ph.D. and MBA from Indiana University Bloomington. \n\n\n\n\n5 PM: Members Reception\n\n\n\n6 – 7:15 PM: Lecture followed by Book Signing
URL:https://acwm.org/event/in-person-book-talk-after-the-fire-with-nelson-lankford/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251201T200538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T200543Z
UID:10001062-1770033600-1770036300@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Voices of Abolition
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Lunch & Learn series! Bring your own lunch (or feel free to grab something to go from our neighbor\, Daisy’s) and join us for this noontime talk in the ACWM—Tredegar lobby!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary Topic:\n\n\n\nVoices of Abolition with Kelly Hancock\n\n\n\nIn 1830\, the first Negro Convention was held\, marking the beginning of Black involvement in the abolition movement. However\, the contributions of a few African Americans\, with the exception of Frederick Douglass\, are widely unknown today. From debates over colonization to moral suasion and outright violence\, African Americans were at the forefront of shaping and maintaining the movement. This talk will shed light on several key individuals and their persistent efforts to bring about the end of slavery and achieve equality under the law. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncluded with Museum Admission/ Free to Members
URL:https://acwm.org/event/lunch-learn-voices-of-abolition/
CATEGORIES:For Educators,Lectures,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20251030T203907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171809Z
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SUMMARY:Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15)
DESCRIPTION:About the Symposium:\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\nSymposium daylong event occurs on Saturday\, February 14\, 2026 from 9:30am-5:30pm. Doors Open: 8:45am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew to the symposium this year:\n\n\n\nA 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 with the museum\, symposium speakers\, and our historians! Join small group tours of the collections\, a special “Meet the Speakers” Q&A program and private reception in the museum\, and ACWM historian-led battlefield tours on Friday and Sunday! Scroll down for more details.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED BY:\n\n\n\n•Dr. Jonathan White\, Professor of American Studies\, Christopher Newport University“Unlikely Collaborators: Frederick Douglass\, Abraham Lincoln\, and the Promise of America” \n\n\n\n•Dr. Brandi Brimmer\, Morehead-Cain Alumni Associate Professor\, Director of Graduate Studies\, Department of African\, African American\, and Diaspora Studies\, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.“Black Women\, Civil War Memory\, and the U.S. Pension Bureaucracy” \n\n\n\n•Dr. William C. “Jack” Davis\, retired Executive Director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies and Professor of History at Virginia Tech.“Davis\, Johnston\, and Beauregard–The Triple-play that Crippled the Confederacy” \n\n\n\n•Dr. Lindsay Privette\, Associate Professor of History\, Anderson University“Together at Vicksburg: Exploring the Bonds Between Commanders\, Surgeons\, and Soldiers” \n\n\n\n•Dr. Caroline Janney\, John L Nau\, III\, Professor in History of American Civil War\, Director\, John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History“From Partisan Warrior to Family Man: The Personal Relationships of John S. Mosby” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nticket options:\n\n\n\nTICKET TYPES•General – $100•Member – $75•Student – $35 \n\n\n\nADD-ONS•Friday: “Relationships Forged in War” Themed Collections Tours – $25 per person•Friday: Meet the Speakers & Reception in the Museum– $40•Saturday: Lunch – $12.50 (No Longer Accepting Lunch Orders) \n\n\n\n•Friday & Sunday: Battlefield Tour – $35 PER PERSON \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFRIDAY PROGRAM:\n\n\n\nMeet the Speakers Q&A Program & Reception in the Museum\n\n\n\nJoin us Friday from 5-7:00pm at ACWM–Tredegar for the “Meet the Speakers” program. The talk starts in the auditorium at 5PM\, followed by a reception at 6PM. \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 13th\, 2026\n\n\n\n5:00pm – 7:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCollections TOURS:\n\n\n\n“Relationships Forged in War” Themed Collections Tours\n\n\n\nJoin us Friday at ACWM-Tredegar for a “Relationships Forged in War” themed Collections Tour! Enjoy an intimate 8-person tour of our artifact collection led by Director of Collections\, Robert Hancock. \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 13th\, 2026\n\n\n\nSlot Times: 2pm\, 3pm\, 4pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBattlefield Tours:\n\n\n\nCaravan tours: participants will drive their own vehicles to meet an ACWM historic site interpreter at the stops for an overview of troop movements and battles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverland Campaign\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 13th\, 2026\n\n\n\n9:00am – 3:00pm\n\n\n\n\nThe tour begins at the Germanna Visitor Center (2062 Germanna Hwy\, Locust Grove VA) near the site where Grant’s army crossed the Rapidan River to begin the campaign. From there\, the tour proceeds through the Wilderness Battlefield (NPS)\, stopping at Saunders Field and the Widow Tapp Farm. Following the route taken by Grant’s army\, the tour moves on to the Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield (NPS) with stops at Laurel Hill\, the Muleshoe\, and the fortification exhibit. From there\, the tour continues on to the North Anna Battlefield site\, then to the Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield (NPS)\, and finally the Cold Harbor Battlefield (NPS). At Cold Harbor\, the group will be able to briefly explore the earthworks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAppomattox Campaign\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 15th\, 2026\n\n\n\n9:00am – 3:00pm\n\n\n\n\nThe caravan tour begins at ACWM-Tredegar and follows the retreat route of General Richard S. Ewell’s Richmond defense forces. The first stop will be at Branch’s Baptist Church\, where General Custis Lee’s forces from the Chaffin’s Bluff defenses joined the main marching column. The tour proceeds to Mt. Zion Road near Jetersville for the story of Amelia Court House and the retreat’s westward turn\, before stopping at Deatonville and Sayler’s Creek Battlefield (VSP). From there\, the tour makes its way to Farmville\, the Cumberland Church battlefield\, Clifton (Grant’s headquarters from April 8-9)\, and New Hope Church (Confederate rear guard April 8-9). The tour concludes at ACWM-Appomattox with a talk about the Battle of Appomattox Station and the group doing a self-guided tour of the museum galleries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY’S Daylong SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE:\n\n\n\n\n8:45–9:30 AM – Check-in\n\n\n\n9:30 AM – Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n9:40–10:40 AM – Dr. Jonathan White\, Christopher Newport University “Unlikely Collaborators: Frederick Douglass\, Abraham Lincoln\, and the Promise of America” and Q&A\n\n\n\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Dr. Lindsay Privette\, Anderson University “Together at Vicksburg: Exploring the Bonds Between Commanders\, Surgeons\, and Soldiers” and Q&A\n\n\n\n12:00PM – Lunch\n\n\n\n1:00–2:00 PM – Dr. Caroline Janney\, University of Virginia “From Partisan Warrior to Family Man: The Personal Relationships of John S. Mosby” and Q&A\n\n\n\n2:20–3:20 PM – Dr. Brandi Brimmer\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “Black Women\, Civil War Memory\, and the U.S. Pension Bureaucracy” and Q&A\n\n\n\n3:40–4:40 PM – Dr. William C. “Jack” Davis\, Virginia Tech (ret.) “Davis\, Johnston\, and Beauregard—The Triple-Play that Crippled the Confederacy” and Q&A\n\n\n\n4:40 PM – Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n5:00–5:30 PM – Book Signing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your hotel room for the event at special rates\, available here on an exclusive basis. \n\n\n\n\nAmerican Civil War Museum Courtesy Block – Richmond Marriott Downtown\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with The John L. Nau Center for Civil War Studies at the University of Virginia.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/relationships-forged-in-war-symposium-february-13-15/
CATEGORIES:For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Symposium,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20260309T160509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T160512Z
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SUMMARY:Our Fathers Brought Forth: Lincoln’s Gratitude in the Gettysburg Address
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Dr. Lang’s talk on March 26 at 6pm! \n\n\n\nReflecting on Lincoln and the ancient virtue of gratitude\, Dr. Andrew F. Lang discusses Lincoln’s rhetoric within the political and military contexts of 1863 and makes connections to the past and future. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMembers Reception at 5 pm
URL:https://acwm.org/event/our-fathers-brought-forth-lincolns-gratitude-in-the-gettysburg-address/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20260310T154040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T154044Z
UID:10001083-1774864800-1774872000@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Battling Boredom - Soldiers’ Games in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION: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 battles! \n\n\n\nWhen soldiers weren’t fighting\, they relied on creativity\, camaraderie\, and classic games to pass the time — many of which we still play today. Join us to make your own knapsack checkerboard and experience games from the Civil War. \n\n\n\nRecommended for children. \n\n\n\n\nFree for members!\n\n\n\nTickets include access to all exhibits.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/battling-boredom-soldiers-games-in-the-civil-war/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20260310T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T154938Z
UID:10001084-1775037600-1775044800@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Civil War Espionage
DESCRIPTION:Mornings at the Museum are BACK this Spring Break! \n\n\n\nRichmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Join us to decrypt and create secret codes and find out about some of the spies that were active during the Civil War. \n\n\n\nExplore artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of Richmond spies like Elizabeth Van Lew & Benjamin F. Stringfellow. \n\n\n\nRecommended for children. \n\n\n\n\nFree for members!\n\n\n\nTickets include access to all exhibits.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/civil-war-espionage/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20260310T155927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T155930Z
UID:10001085-1775210400-1775217600@acwm.org
SUMMARY:Simple Machines at Tredegar
DESCRIPTION: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 Iron Works\, the largest iron works in the South! It produced thousands of manufactured goods\, both for civilian use and for the Civil War. \n\n\n\nJoin us to create simple machines and explore artifacts that were used at Tredegar to learn more about the history of the Iron Works! \n\n\n\nRecommended for children. \n\n\n\n\nFree for members!\n\n\n\nTickets include access to all exhibits.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/simple-machines-at-tredegar/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050918
CREATED:20260226T163938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T194232Z
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SUMMARY:William Francis Bartlett Medal Award
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil War Museum (ACWM) is pleased to announce the establishment of the William Francis Bartlett Medal awarded annually to an American leader in business\, politics or the military who best exemplifies character\, selfless-service\, and courage in adversity as well as patriotic commitment to the ideals of the United States of America. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMajor General William Francis Bartlett was one of the youngest Union generals in the Civil War. He rose from a private soldier to general command at the age of 24\, demonstrating unparalleled heroism\, devotion\, and endurance. Fighting in six major battles and severely wounded in four\, Bartlett returned to service each time to preserve the Union\, no matter the sacrifice. Leading troops in battle\, including alongside USCT at the battles of Port Hudson and the Crater\, Bartlett never hesitated to place himself at the point of maximum danger. Incredibly\, his fierceness in battle translated into a spirit of unity after the war. Bartlett held what he called “a prejudice… in favor of peace” and stood against any “men who would divide or destroy or retard the prosperity and progress of the nation.” Returning to civilian service after the war\, Bartlett became the senior manufacturing executive at the Tredegar Ironworks\, now home to The American Civil War Museum. Upon his untimely death in 1876\, brought on by his war wounds\, he was remembered in both the North and the South as “one of the noblest of soldiers and citizens.” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe inaugural William Francis Bartlett Medal will be presented to Mr. Austin Brockenbrough\, III at the Tredegar Foundry building at the American Civil War Museum on April 9\, 2026. A former U.S. Marine\, Mr. Brockenbrough’s life of dedicated service to this community and to this nation is exemplified by the dozens of charitable organizations he has supported and served for over six decades. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n6pm – Cocktails\n\n\n\n7pm – Dinner\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCan’t attend but want to support us? We appreciate your support to the ACWM using this donation link. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe American Civil War Museum explores the causes\, course\, and consequences of the Civil War through dynamic exhibitions\, programs and lectures by the nation’s top scholars\, and a world-class collection of artifacts. ACWM has locations in Richmond and Appomattox\, Virginia. Visit acwm.org for more information about the collections\, exhibitions\, donating or to become a member.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/william-francis-bartlett-medal-award-2/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Why Gettysburg Matters
DESCRIPTION:Why has Gettysburg always been the Civil War’s most famous battle and how has it shaped American national identity? In this talk\, professor of U.S. political history Adam Smith argues that ever since the news of Confederate defeat spread on July 4\, 1863\, Gettysburg has been imagined as a place of national “rebirth”. In its own way\, it has been — and continues to be — as vital to the story of American nationhood as anything that happened in the Revolution. \n\n\n\nMembers Reception at 5 pm
URL:https://acwm.org/event/why-gettysburg-matters/
CATEGORIES:For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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