An Unholy Traffic: Virtual Talk with Dr. Robert Colby
Between Fort Sumter and Appomattox, Confederates bought and sold thousands of men, women, and children through a persistent trade in enslaved people. …
Cannons & Cocktails
Let’s celebrate a great summer in Appomattox with a cannon salute! Join us for a special event with cannon firing demonstrations, live …
What the Irish Taught Civil War Americans
Join us as Dr. Aaron Sheehan-Dean delves into his book Fighting With the Past: How Seventeenth-Century History Shaped the American Civil War. …
Museum School Day
Join us for Museum School Day at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! It's a special event designed for students of …
Lincoln Prize Lecture
Registration is OPEN for the ACWM Lincoln Prize Lecture at Tredegar in Richmond, Virginia. This year's ticket includes a signed copy of …
Asia Booth Clarke: Virtual Talk with Lisa Samia
The story of Asia Booth Clarke's life is relatively unknown, but she chronicled the Booth family through her letters, poems, and books. …
Fall Festival at ACWM-Appomattox
Celebrate the season at the 4th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! This fun-filled day offers …
Almost Famous: The Strange, Spooky & Bizarre Tales of Old City Cemetery
There were NUMEROUS ways one could lose their life in the 19th century. At Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, our favorites are …
Libby McNamee – The Union Spymistress
Step into the world of Civil War espionage with author Libby McNamee!She will be reading from her book The Union Spymistress, bringing to …
Tredegar Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with the official lighting of the Tredegar Tree!Join us at the popular Tredegar Tree Lighting as we …
Christmas Open House at ACWM-Appomattox
Sip cider, shop local, meet Civil War Santa, and enjoy live music at ACWM–Appomattox’s Christmas Open House!Get in some holiday shopping while …
Santa Visiting Tredegar!
Snap a photo with Santa! Enjoy holiday cheer and be part of this beloved community tradition. Mimosas available for purchase.Santa will be …
Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15)
The American Civil War was not only a clash of armies and ideologies but also a crucible in which bonds were formed. …