Winter Wander 2023
The White House of Confederacy will be featured in this year's Winter Wander event. Winter Wander is an annual event that showcases …
A Night At the Museum – ACWM Holiday Reception
In gratitude for your loyal support of the ACWM, we invite our Members and Donors to an exclusive Holiday Reception with ACWM …
Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market – Book Talk with Charlie Knight
Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market and the Opening of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, May 1864Book Talk with Charlie KnightAs Major …
First Annual Santa Visit to Tredegar
Join us this Sunday in our lobby at ACWM-Tredegar from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for our first Santa visit! Participate in …
James Longstreet: The Confederate General That Defied The South
with Elizabeth VaronThe most remarkable political about-face in American history was made by General James Longstreet. He fought for the Confederacy during …
Solider of Destiny: Slavery, Secession, and the Redemption of Ulysses S. Grant
John Reeves is the author of A Fire in the Wilderness and The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee. He has taught European and American history …
History Explorer Day: Frederick Douglass
ACWM – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesThe ACWM offers free admission to all Virginia Public and homeschooled school students! Please register for capacity purposes. Admission for adults will …
History Explorer Day: African American History in Appomattox
Join us for a day of learning about African American history in Appomattox. The event will include living history, informal interpretation, children's …
Book Talk with Victor Vignola – “Contrasts in Command: The Battle of Fair Oaks, May 31-June 1, 1862”
Virtual Book TalkThe two-day battle was fought near the Confederate capital, with more than 11,000 casualties and the loss of the primary …
Book Talk with Alexander Rossino – “Calamity at Frederick: Robert E. Lee, Special Orders No. 191, and Confederate Misfortune on the Road to Antietam”
This is an IN-PERSON event at ACWM-AppomattoxThe loss of Robert E. Lee’s Special Orders No. 191 is one of the Civil War’s …
“Benjamin Franklin Butler: A Noisy, Fearless Life” with Dr. Elizabeth Leonard
This is an IN-PERSON event at ACWM-TredegarIn a captivating lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Leonard, discover the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin …
Civil War & Emancipation Day
ABOUT THIS SPECIAL EVENTCivil War & Emancipation Day (or CWED) is a commemorative day marking the history & impact of the Civil …
Loose Cannons X
The Tredegar Society is excited to host the 10th Anniversary of their annual fundraising event, ‘Loose Cannons’! This year the event will …
“Forgotten Friday: The April 7, 1865, Actions in Cumberland County, VA” with Patrick Schroeder
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AT ACWM-AppomattoxHistorians often overlook the multiple engagements that occurred in Cumberland County near Sailor's Creek (April 6) …
Commemoration of the Surrender & Freedom Day
The American Civil War Museum is hosting a series of activities and programs as part of the regional celebration of the Commemoration …
Tredegar History Tour
Find yourself in the fascinating history of the former Tredegar Iron Works with our "Tredegar History Tour"! Located in the heart of …
“Myths About Lee’s Surrender” with Patrick Schroeder
ACWM Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA, United StatesThis event is in-person at acwm-appomattoxJoin us on April 14th at ACWM-Appomattox for an enlightening lecture by Appomattox Court House National Historical …
Book Talk with John Hopkins – “The World Will Never See the Like: The Gettysburg Reunion of 1913”
VirtualVirtual Book TalkThe 1913 Gettysburg Reunion is a story of 53,000 old comrades and former foes reunited and of the tension, even …