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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, …

    $10

  • Mother’s Day Tea at ACWM Appomattox

    ACWM Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA, United States

    Celebrate Mother’s Day with afternoon tea at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! Treats, tea & a floral bouquet included. Join …

    $45

  • Opium Slavery with Jonathan S. Jones

    Join Jonathan S. Jones for a virtual talk on Civil War veterans, opiate addiction, and how its legacy connects to today’s opioid …

    Free

  • A Nation in Mourning with Derek D. Maxfield

    American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United States

    Join us for Derek Maxfield’s talk on Victorian America, Civil War disruption, and how it reshaped 19th-century views of death. By 1860, …

    $10

  • The Presidential Election of 1864

    The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host a special program presented by the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society on May 19, …

    Free

  • Harriet Tubman: American Moses

    Join us for a day of fun activities exploring the life of Harriet Tubman, the American Moses, before, during, and after the Civil …

    $10

  • Hunter’s Raid: The Battle of Lynchburg

    Join Greg Starbuck, Executive Director of Historic Sandusky, for a screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary Hunter’s Raid: The Battle for Lynchburg, followed by …

    $10

  • Wine Down Wednesday

    Unwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! Please join us on the last Wednesday of June, …

    $10

  • Battlefield Tour: Seven Days Campaign

    Join us for a caravan-style tour of the Seven Days Battles! This 6-hour tour will first meet at ACWM–Tredegar at 8:45 AM. Click to see google map. TOUR STOP ADDRESSES: 1. ACWM–Tredegar …

    $50

  • Hands on History (Every Monday in June)

    Every Monday in June our education team will provide a sensory experience in our main exhibit, A People's Contest. Educators will facilitate learning utilizing artifacts from …

    Free

  • Tredegar History Tours Daily at 11am & 3pm & Musket Firing Demonstrations at 1pm Daily!

    Join 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. Explore one of Richmond’s most iconic historical sites, discover how cannons were made during the Civil War, and check out our current exhibitions!

    Free

  • Mornings at the Museum: Faces of the Civil War

    Beginning July 7, join us every Tuesday/Thursday in July from 10AM–12PM and 2–4PM to learn about individuals who lived through the American Civil War, from the famous …

    $10

  • Wine Down Wednesday

    Unwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! Please join us on the last Wednesday of June, …

    $10