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SUMMARY:Out of This Strife Will Come Freedom: Free People of Color & the Fight For Civil Rights in the Civil War Era
DESCRIPTION:Free people of color\, through their military service and advocacy\, used the political and social disruptions brought about by the Civil War to push for a second founding of the nation. Join us as Dr. Warren Eugene Milteer\, Jr.  shows how free people of color sought to reshape the United States into a place in which all Americans would enjoy freedom and equal access to a broad spectrum of rights\, promoting equality and justice as fundamental features of American life during the Civil War era. \n\n\n\nWith Dr. Warren Eugene Milteer\, Jr.\, Associate Professor of history at the George Washington University. \n\n\n\nMember reception at 5pm
URL:https://acwm.org/event/out-of-this-strife-will-come-freedom-free-people-of-color-the-fight-for-civil-rights-in-the-civil-war-era/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:A Nation in Mourning with Derek D. Maxfield
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Derek Maxfield’s talk on Victorian America\, Civil War disruption\, and how it reshaped 19th-century views of death. \n\n\n\nBy 1860\, Victorians had come to dominate the American cultural landscape. The working class sought for most of the century to emulate them\, while the wealthy used their advantages to set themselves apart with material goods and selectively followed Victorian rules to appear sophisticated. However\, Victorian cultural dominance was severely challenged by the Civil War. The harsh realities of war changed Victorian values and left many searching for ways to cope. In few areas was this more apparent than in attitudes toward death. Victorians who entered the 1860s romanticizing death found themselves appalled by grim depictions of mangled corpses in photographs of the era. Looking for a new direction\, they readily embraced the Industrial and Consumer Revolutions in the decades after the war to reshape how death and dying were observed\, how corpses were cared for\, and how cemetery art memorialized the dead. \n\n\n\nDerek Maxfield\, formerly an associate professor of history at Genesee Community College\, received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2019) and for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities (2013). His research focuses on Victorian deathways and 19th century politics and culture. He has written for Emerging Civil War since 2015 and is the author of Hellmira: The Union’s Most Infamous Civil War Prison Camp – Elmira\, NY (2020) and Man of Fire: William Tecumseh Sherman in the Civil War (2023)\, both published by Savas Beatie.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/a-nation-in-mourning-with-derek-d-maxfield/
LOCATION:American Civil War Museum – Appomattox\, 159 Horseshoe Rd\, Appomattox\, Virginia\, 24522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
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SUMMARY:Opium Slavery with Jonathan S. Jones
DESCRIPTION:Join Jonathan S. Jones for a virtual talk on Civil War veterans\, opiate addiction\, and how its legacy connects to today’s opioid crisis. \n\n\n\nDuring the Civil War\, opium and morphine were widely used because they were easy to get\, making them a big part of wartime medicine. After the war ended\, thousands of sick and injured soldiers became addicted\, or as nineteenth-century Americans phrased it\, “enslaved” to the drug. Veterans\, their families\, and communities struggled to deal with the health and social effects that came with addiction. \n\n\n\nMedical and government authorities didn’t always respond well\, often saying addiction was caused by moral weakness\, lack of manliness\, or mental problems. Framing addiction as “opium slavery” limited the effectiveness of care and left many veterans to suffer needlessly for decades after the war ended. \n\n\n\nUsing veterans’ own accounts\, along with hospital and asylum records\, government reports\, newspapers\, and advertisements\, Jonathan S. Jones brings attention to these stories. In doing so\, Jones provides critical historical context for the modern opioid crisis\, which bears a tragic resemblance to that of the post–Civil War era.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/opium-slavery-with-jonathan-s-jones/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Tea at ACWM Appomattox
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mother’s Day with afternoon tea at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! Treats\, tea & a floral bouquet included. \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant afternoon tea at The American Civil War Museum – Appomattox\, honoring the special women in your life! \n\n\n\nEnjoy a cozy afternoon filled with conversation\, delicious treats\, and classic tea traditions. Tea service\, provided by Tea to Thee\, includes a selection of savory tea sandwiches\, freshly baked scones\, and sweet desserts\, all paired with Earl Grey and Windsor Bloom teas. \n\n\n\nEach ticket also includes a custom spring bouquet from The Blossom Farm—a lovely keepsake for the day.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mothers-day-tea/
LOCATION:ACWM Appomattox\, 159 Horseshoe Rd\, Appomattox\, VA\, 24522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T110000
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SUMMARY:Tredegar History Tours (11AM/3PM Every Sat/Sun)
DESCRIPTION:Step into History at Tredegar! Now happening every weekend! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Tredegar History Tour—an engaging journey through the story of the former Tredegar Iron Works\, right in the heart of downtown Richmond.  \n\n\n\nTours take place every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM\, and are included with your museum admission. \n\n\n\nExplore one of Richmond’s most iconic historical sites\, discover how cannons were made during the Civil War\, and check out our current exhibitions!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/tredegar-history-tours-11am-3pm-sat-sun/
LOCATION:The American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar\, 480 Tredegar St.\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T162232Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
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CREATED:20260317T154121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T154124Z
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SUMMARY:The Nameless and the Faceless of the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning poet Lisa G. Samia for an online talk on her Civil War poetry series\, including The Nameless and the Faceless. \n\n\n\nNot everyone who witnessed and experienced the Civil War is represented in history. By combining the rhyme and narrative of poetry with Civil War history\, lost voices of the past come forth to share their experiences and suffering—where the humanity of history and the songs of the soul come together to create a deeper empathy for those lost and unknown. \n\n\n\nLisa G. Samia is an award-winning poet and author specializing in American Civil War history. She was selected as a National Park Service Artist-in-Residence for Stones River National Battlefield in 2025\, Manassas National Battlefield Park in 2021\, and Gettysburg National Military Park in 2020 for her poetry. Samia is the author of three Civil War poetry and essay collections: The Nameless and the Faceless of the Civil War\, The Nameless and the Faceless Women of the Civil War\, and The Nameless and the Faceless of the Civil War: Gettysburg\, Manassas & More. Her third book in the series received a nomination from the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards in October 2024 in Baltimore.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/the-nameless-and-the-faceless-of-the-civil-war/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T213000
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SUMMARY:Voices of Appomattox: April 1865
DESCRIPTION:This special luminary program on the evening of April 11 is a guided evening experience where small groups are led across the site—including through the cabin—where guests will encounter powerful stories from multiple perspectives connected to the war’s final moments and the surrender here in Virginia. Visitors will stop at interpretive stations\, featuring monologues presented by interpreters portraying individuals from April 1865. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to present a both moving and reflective connection to the past! \n\n\n\nTours will run for 45 minutes to 1 hour each and will prepare to leave the museum’s main lobby every half hour\, beginning at 6:30pm and running until the last tour at 8:30pm. \n\n\n\nRegistration Required
URL:https://acwm.org/event/voices-of-appomattox-april-1865/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,Performance,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20260214T051406Z
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SUMMARY:The Surrender at Appomattox Commemoration and Freedom Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:As part of the regional Commemoration of the Surrender & Freedom Day Weekend celebration\, join us at ACWM-Appomattox for special events! \n\n\n\nThe American Civil War Museum is hosting a series of activities and programs as part of the regional celebration of the Commemoration of the Surrender & Freedom Day. Visitors can look forward to a fun-filled weekend of cannon firings\, interactive sessions with living historians\, and informative sessions about the lives of soldiers\, civilians on the homefront\, and enslaved and free African Americans during the Civil War. \n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us on April 11th and 12th at ACWM – Appomattox!
URL:https://acwm.org/event/the-surrender-at-appomattox-commemoration-and-freedom-day-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,Performance,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000
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CREATED:20260219T142233Z
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SUMMARY:Myths about Lee’s Surrender
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of the surrender at Appomattox\, join us as Patrick Schroeder\, Historian at Appomattox Court House National Historic Park\, delves deeper into what really happened on April 9\, 1865. Drawing on research for his books Thirty Myths about Lee’s Surrender and More Myths about Lee’s Surrender\, Patrick Schroeder separates myth from fact.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/myths-about-lees-surrender-2/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20260310T154040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T154044Z
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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:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
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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:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20260213T235942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T235945Z
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SUMMARY:Unconditional Surrender: Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:From “Sam” to “Unconditional Surrender” Grant\, discover how an unassuming officer rose to command all U.S. forces. \n\n\n\nHis friends called him “Sam.” His wife called him “Lyss” or “Victor.” His initials inspired a nickname tied to one of his greatest battlefield triumphs: “Unconditional Surrender Grant.” The unassuming Grant never expected to play a significant role in the Civil War\, yet by its end\, he commanded every soldier in the United States armed forces. Join us as living historian\, Dr. Curt Fields\, shares insights from his book co-authored with Chris Mackowski.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/unconditional-surrender-ulysses-s-grant-in-the-civil-war/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
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SUMMARY:Father James Sheeran of the 14th Louisiana
DESCRIPTION:Reverend Robert J. Miller discusses Father James Sheeran who was considered by some\, one of the most colorful figures\, of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. He was a widower\, an Irish immigrant\, and a dedicated Catholic priest\, and an outspoken warrior of the ‘Lord’s Army’ whether North or South. He was heard to be blunt\, outspoken and cantankerous to officers\, soldiers and even civilians. Yet\, his spiritual and personal attention to the troops in his care was exemplary.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/confederate-christian-warrior-father-james-sheeran-of-the-14th-louisiana/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T180552Z
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SUMMARY:The Invincible Twelfth with Benjamin Cwayna
DESCRIPTION:Join Benjamin L. Cwayna for a virtual talk on the “Invincible Twelfth” and the bold\, costly legacy of the 12th South Carolina Infantry. \n\n\n\nThe 12th South Carolina Infantry took part in nearly every major engagement of the war in the Eastern Theater and earned a sterling reputation for its drill and discipline. It became known for its impetuous\, devastating\, and sometimes reckless attacks and counterattacks. This boldness came at a heavy cost: by the war’s end\, only about 150 of the nearly 1\,400 men who served in the regiment’s ranks surrendered at Appomattox Court House. \n\n\n\nJoin Benjamin L. Cwayna for this virtual talk to discover what years of research and exhaustive study of primary sources have revealed about the “invincible Twelfth.”
URL:https://acwm.org/event/the-invincible-twelfth-with-benjamin-cwayna/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T173000
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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:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20260130T221035Z
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SUMMARY:Appomattox in Black\, White\, Blue\, & Gray
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, for a living history presentation and lecture by Reverend Alfred Jones. Hear the story of Hannah Reynolds\, an enslaved woman\, unfold through the eyes of her husband\, Abe Reynolds\, as he recounts the final days of her life from April 9 to 12\, 1865. Gravely wounded during the Battle of Appomattox Court House\, Hannah would succumb to her injuries—but not before becoming a free woman. \n\n\n\nFollowing the performance\, Reverend Jones will conclude the evening with his presentation\, “Appomattox in Black\, White\, Blue\, & Gray\,” exploring the diverse and complex community that made up Appomattox County in the 1860s. \n\n\n\nFree for members.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/appomattox-in-black-white-blue-gray/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Performance,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20251201T200538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T200543Z
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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:20260129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20251201T185710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T185817Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Boutwell – Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Dr. Jeffrey Boutwell\, descendant of George S. Boutwell\, as he uncovers his ancestor’s role in shaping Civil War & Reconstruction\n\n\n\nGeorge S. Boutwell of Massachusetts was a key figure in American public life for seven decades. He was a close ally of Presidents Lincoln and Grant in the fight for racial and economic equality during the Civil War and Reconstruction Era\, and later led the anti-imperialist opposition to Presidents McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt over the annexation of the Philippines. \n\n\n\nJoin us as Boutwell’s descendant\, Dr. Jeffrey Boutwell\, explores the life of this remarkable individual and examines 19th-century politics and the failures of governance during a turbulent and formative period in American history. \n\n\n\nDr. Jeffrey Boutwell is a writer\, historian\, and public policy specialist with a forty-year career spanning journalism\, government\, and international scientific cooperation. He has written extensively on nuclear arms control\, European politics\, and Middle East security. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from MIT and a B.A. in history from Yale\, and previously worked at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. His newest book\, BOUTWELL: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy (W.W. Norton\, 2025)\, is a biography of his ancestor George S. Boutwell\, a leading figure of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/virtual-talk-boutwell-radical-republican-and-champion-of-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T191500
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
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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:20260112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20251201T200134Z
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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:20251229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20251210T162000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T162003Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20251210T153430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T153433Z
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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:20251220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20251022T202240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161611Z
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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:20251218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20251113T190359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T190530Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Feeding Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia with Michael C. Hardy
DESCRIPTION:Food\, or the lack of it\, played a crucial role in the Civil War\, contributing mightily to the success and failure of campaigns and affecting the overall outcome of the conflict. From how soldiers prepared meals to the hunger they often endured\, understanding their daily sustenance offers a unique window into their experiences and the broader logistics of the Confederate army. Join us as author and historian Michael C. Hardy explores this often-neglected topic. \n\n\n\nAfter three decades and more than twenty-five books\, Michael C. Hardy is still finding unexplored corners of history. His books\, articles\, and popular blog posts cover the history of people\, places\, and events across the Southern United States.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/virtual-talk-feeding-lees-army-of-northern-virginia-with-michael-c-hardy/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20251201T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T145637Z
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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:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T001441
CREATED:20251202T153005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T153111Z
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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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