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  • 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 …

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  • The Man Behind the Cane with Paul Quigley

    Join Paul Quigley to discover what prompted Preston Brooks' attack on Charles Sumner and how it deepened the nation's division over slavery. In 1856, South Carolina Congressman Preston Brooks caned Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner on the floor of the U.S. Capitol. The attack, which left Sumner unconscious, increased tensions across the nation and pushed the country closer to civil war. Join Paul Quigley as he explores what motivated Brooks' actions and what it meant for an increasingly polarized nation. Paul Quigley is the James I. Robertson, Jr. Associate Professor of Civil War History in the History Department at Virginia Tech, where he also …

    $10

  • The Veteran Reserve Corps with David A. Welker

    Join David A. Welker as he brings to light the story of the Veteran Reserve Corps and the wounded soldiers who helped defend the Union. The Veteran Reserve Corps, originally known as the Union’s Invalid Corps, was created when President Lincoln called 60,000 wounded combat veterans back to service during the war’s darkest days. These men overcame ridicule and public scorn to contribute to Union victory, including their often overlooked role in saving the nation’s capital from Confederate attack in July 1864. David A. Welker is a professional historian with the US Government and author of three Civil War histories, The Cornfield: …

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  • 2026 Lincoln Prize Lecture

    The American Civil War Museum is pleased to announce the Annual Lincoln Prize Lecture will be held at the Tredegar site in …

    $35