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 …
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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 and create secret codes and find out about some of the spies that were active during the Civil War. Explore artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of Richmond spies like Elizabeth Van Lew & Benjamin F. Stringfellow. Recommended for children.
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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 Iron Works, the largest iron works in the South! It produced thousands of manufactured goods, both for civilian use and for the Civil War. Join us to create simple machines and explore artifacts that were used at Tredegar to learn more about the history of the Iron Works! Recommended for children.
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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 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. Major 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 …
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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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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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