Events
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Times Too Hard: Single African American Women in Post Civil War Virginia
In Richmond, Virginia, Emancipation Day arrived on April 3, 1865, marking a historic moment of freedom. We are pleased to partner with …
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Tredegar History Tour (11AM/3PM Sat/Sun)
Step into History at Tredegar! Join us for a Tredegar History Tour—an engaging journey through the story of the former Tredegar Iron …
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The Surrenders of the Confederacy
The Confederate surrender at Appomattox featured the stacking of arms, the surrender of colors, and the review of troops—a noble and orderly …
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Surrender Commemoration & Freedom Day Celebration
The American Civil War Museum is hosting a series of activities and programs as part of the regional celebration of the Commemoration …
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A King’s Cure: Abraham Lincoln and the Thirteenth Amendment
On February 1, 1865, the day after Congress passed the resolution for the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery, a group of celebrants urged …
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Virtual Book Talk – Hell by the Acre: A Narrative History of the Stones River Campaign with Dan A. Masters
As 1862 drew to a close, the United States faced a low point in the Civil War, suffering major defeats at Fredericksburg …
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Tredegar History Tours every Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 3pm
Take a guided tour of the former Tredegar Ironworks site with a museum historian! The tour is included with museum admission and …
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Jefferson Davis & Robert E. Lee
Davis and Lee were two proud, contained, but otherwise very different personalities. In normal times it is unlikely they would have been …
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Virtual Book Talk with Paul Brueske
After the brutal battles of Franklin and Nashville in late 1864, Union forces expected Mobile’s Confederate defenders to retreat without much resistance. …
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Abraham Lincoln & George McClellan
This lecture examines General McClellan’s reputation as a skilled organizer but hesitant commander, leading to his clash with President Lincoln. It will …
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Tredegar History Tours every Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 3pm
Take a guided tour of the former Tredegar Ironworks site with a museum historian! The tour is included with museum admission and …
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Wine Down Wednesday
Unwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! Join us for an evening of …
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Resistance and Freedom in Richmond’s Court End (June 6, 13, 20, 27)
Every Friday in June! 10am-11:30am Step into Richmond’s Court End and uncover the powerful stories of urban slavery, resistance, and resilience. This …
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Mornings at the Museum
Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history, hands-on activities, and stories from the Civil …
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Mornings at the Museum
Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history, hands-on activities, and stories from the Civil …
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Virtual Book Talk with Bradley Gottfried
On August 28, 1862, Major General John Pope’s Army of Virginia clashed with “Stonewall” Jackson at Brawner Farm—setting the stage for a …
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Mornings at the Museum
Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history, hands-on activities, and stories from the Civil …
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Wine Down Wednesday
First drink is on us! Courtesy of Virago Spirits! Unwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at …
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“Yankees In the Hill City” Book Talk at ACWM-Appomattox
With three railroads and the James River Canal passing through the city, Lynchburg, Virginia, was a major confederate hospital center and supply …
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Virtual Book Talk
While largely overlooked or treated as a footnote to Gen. Jubal A. Early’s raid on Washington in the summer of 1864, the …
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