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  • 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

  • The Boy Generals with Adolfo Ovies

    The turbulent events of the closing months of the Civil War serve as a backdrop for the increasingly dysfunctional—and bitter—relationship between George Armstrong …

    Free

  • Daniel H. Hill: A Military Life with Chris J. Hartley

    Join Chris J. Hartley for a compelling military assessment of Daniel Harvey Hill, one of the Confederacy's most enigmatic figures. Daniel Harvey Hill was celebrated for his courage on the Civil War battlefield, but was equally known for the controversies and bitter rivalries that defined much of his military career. Join author Chris J. Hartley for a compelling military assessment of one of the Confederacy's most enigmatic figures. Chris J. Hartley is an award-winning author, speaker, and battlefield tour guide. His works include The Lost Soldier and Stoneman’s Raid, receiving recognition including the Willie Parker Peace Prize and a Preservation Education and Publication …

    Free

  • Wine Down Wednesday

    A perfect evening for history lovers, mixologists, museum-goers, and anyone in need of a midweek break! 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, July, and August and explore the history of cocktail making in the Civil War era with hand-curated cocktails using recipes from the first printed bartender's manual, How to Mix Drinks: Or, the Bon-Vivant's Companion by the great-great grandfather of modern American mixology, Jerry Thomas. The evening will include live music and light snacks! Galleries are open during the event. Open to all, though alcoholic beverages sold …

    $10

  • Point Lookout with Robert Crickenberger

    Join Robert Crickenberger as he shares about Point Lookout, the largest Civil War Prison, and why its history deserves a fresh look. After it emerged in July 1863, Point Lookout became the largest prisoner of war camp of the Civil War and marked the "second wave" of Union prison camps. By the end of the war, more than 52,000 prisoners had passed through its gates. Join us as Robert Crickenberger shares insights from his groundbreaking study, which reexamines the prison and its place in Civil War history. Robert E. Crickenberger Jr. has studied Point Lookout for over 48 years and serves as a …

    Free