Events
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A Nation in Mourning with Derek D. Maxfield
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United StatesJoin us for Derek Maxfield’s talk on Victorian America, Civil War disruption, and how it reshaped 19th-century views of death. By 1860, …
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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, …
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Out of This Strife Will Come Freedom: Free People of Color & the Fight For Civil Rights in the Civil War Era
Free people of color, through their military service and advocacy, used the political and social disruptions brought about by the Civil War …
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Tredegar History Tours DAILY
The American Civil War Museum – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginia, United StatesTredegar History Tours and Musket Firing Demonstrations happening DAILY! Join us for a Tredegar History Tour—an engaging journey through the story of …
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Secrets of the Gray House Tour (Every Tuesday in June)
Step inside the Gray House and uncover Civil War secrets, spies, and hidden stories on special tours every Tuesday in June! Step …
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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 …
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Ulysses’s Odyssey with Louis L. Picone
Join us as author and historian, Louis L. Picone, uncovers how Grant’s curiosity and humility shone, revealing the man behind the myth. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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A Slumbering Serpent: George Washington on Slavery and Disunion
In this engaging living history program, George Washington (portrayed by Brian Hilton) will reflect on the moral, economic, and political challenges of …
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