-
-
Appomattox in Black, White, Blue, & Gray
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. Following the performance, Reverend Jones will conclude the evening with his presentation, “Appomattox in Black, White, Blue, & Gray,” exploring the diverse …
$10 -
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 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. Symposium daylong event occurs on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 9:30am-5:30pm. Doors Open: 8:45am New to the symposium this year: A 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 …
$100 -
The Invincible Twelfth with Benjamin Cwayna
Join Benjamin L. Cwayna for a virtual talk on the “Invincible Twelfth” and the bold, costly legacy of the 12th South Carolina Infantry. The 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. Join Benjamin L. Cwayna for …
Free
Events
3 events found.