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SUMMARY:Harriet Tubman: American Moses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fun activities exploring the life of Harriet Tubman\, the American Moses\, before\, during\, and after the Civil War. Get hands-on with history alongside our educators through artifact handling boxes\, create your own “Star Map\,” and take part in our exciting “Find the Conductor” scavenger hunt. Special book readings will take place at 11AM and 3PM. \n\n\n\nOngoing Activities Throughout the Day:\n\n\n\n\nArtifact Investigation: The Evolution of Harriet Tubman — Explore Harriet Tubman’s journey from Araminta “Minty” Ross to legendary freedom seeker through hands-on historical artifacts.\n\n\n\nStar Map — The North Star played a key role in helping enslaved people and conductors on the Underground Railroad find their way North to freedom. Learn how to identify the Big Dipper (“The Drinking Gourd”) and the Little Dipper\, then make your own star map.\n\n\n\nUnderground Railroad Map — Trace key Underground Railroad routes and discover the differences between free\, slave\, and border states in 1860.\n\n\n\nFind the Conductor Scavenger Hunt — Search the galleries to learn about famous conductors including Harriet Tubman\, Elizabeth Van Lew\, Levi Coffin\, John Brown\, and Leonard Grimes.\n\n\n\nNature as a Guide — As a young girl\, Harriet Tubman developed a deep knowledge of plants\, wildlife\, and her surrounding environment\, and these skills later helped her guide others along the Underground Railroad. Join us to explore the plants and animals she encountered and how they shaped her journey to freedom.\n\n\n\n\nDesigned with fun in mind for children in grades K–8\, these activities are enjoyable for visitors of all ages! Ticket includes museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/harriet-tubman-american-moses/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Family-Friendly,For Students,Richmond Events,Tours
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SUMMARY:Ulysses’s Odyssey with Louis L. Picone
DESCRIPTION:Join us as author and historian\, Louis L. Picone\, uncovers how Grant’s curiosity and humility shone\, revealing the man behind the myth. \n\n\n\nIn May 1877\, Ulysses S. Grant\, newly departed from two terms in the White House\, embarked on an extraordinary three-year journey that defined a pivotal moment in the Gilded Age. Grant’s odyssey spanned continents and led him to uncharted terrain for an American president. He scaled Mount Vesuvius\, sailed the Nile\, rode elephants in India\, and strolled the streets of Sicily. \n\n\n\nLouis L. Picone is a best-selling and award-winning author whose works include Grant’s Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. Grant and the Making of an American Pantheon and The President Is Dead! The Extraordinary Stories of the Presidential Deaths\, Final Days\, Burials\, and Beyond. He serves as chairman of the committee for the Grover Cleveland Presidential Library at President Grover Cleveland’s birthplace in Caldwell\, NJ. Picone also holds a master’s degree in history and teaches at William Paterson University \n\n\n\nHe has lectured extensively on American presidents at institutions including the General Grant National Memorial\, James A. Garfield National Historic Site\, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum\, and the White House Historical Association. He has been featured on C-SPAN\, BBC News\, NPR\, the Travel Channel\, and in Time magazine and the Washington Post.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/ulyssess-odyssey-with-louis-l-picone/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T100000
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SUMMARY:Hands on History (Every Monday in June)
DESCRIPTION: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 our handling collection. Children and adults will be able to observe and touch replica Civil War-era artifacts while learning about their history. Different artifacts and themes will be featured each Monday. \n\n\n\n\nJune 1: Freedom Seekers (Harriet Tubman\, Susie King Taylor\, Garland White\, Charles English)\n\n\n\nJune 8: The Tredegar Iron Works (Simple Machines at Tredegar\, Cannon Making)\n\n\n\nJune 15: The Path to Freedom (Resistance\, Emancipation\, Reconstruction)\n\n\n\nJune 22: Children in the Civil War (Johnny Clem\, Tillie Pierce\, Tad Lincoln)\n\n\n\nJune 29: A Soldier’s Life (Uniforms\, Equipment\, Food)\n\n\n\n\nProgramming is aimed at early childhood learners but can be enjoyed by all! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/hands-on-history/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Richmond Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T090000
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SUMMARY:Battlefield Tour: Seven Days Campaign
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTOUR STOP ADDRESSES:\n\n\n\n1. ACWM–Tredegar (Restrooms & Food): 480 Tredegar St. Richmond\, VA 23219 \n\n\n\n2. Dabbs House: 3812 Nine Mile Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \n\n\n\n3. Chickahominy Bluff: 2302 Springdale Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23222 \n\n\n\n4. Beaver Dam Creek: 7423 Cold Harbor Rd\, Mechanicsville\, VA 23111 \n\n\n\n5. Gaines’ Mill (Restrooms at Cold Harbor Visitor Center): 6283 Watt House Rd\, Mechanicsville\, VA 23111 \n\n\n\n6. Grapevine Bridge (Lunch Break): 1352 Hanover Rd\, Sandston\, VA 23150 \n\n\n\n7. Savage’s Station 2801 Meadow Rd\, Sandston\, VA 23150 \n\n\n\n8. White Oak Swamp at Elko Union Church: 6861 Elko Rd\, Sandston\, VA 23150 \n\n\n\n9. Glendale at Horizon Food Stores: 6141 Charles City Rd\, Henrico\, VA 23231 \n\n\n\n10. Malvern Hill (Restrooms): 8945-8955 Willis Church Rd\, Henrico\, VA 23231 \n\n\n\nThere will be limited opportunities for food/fuel/restroom stops along the route\, so please plan accordingly. This tour involves short walks at various stops. For more detailed information\, please reach out to our manager of historic engagement\, Chuck Young (cyoung@acwm.org\, 804-649-1861 ext. 101)
URL:https://acwm.org/event/battlefield-tour-seven-days-campaign/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Richmond Events,Tours
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SUMMARY:A Slumbering Serpent: George Washington on Slavery and Disunion
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging living history program\, George Washington (portrayed by Brian Hilton) will reflect on the moral\, economic\, and political challenges of slavery in his time and the growing divisions threatening the young nation’s unity. The presentation offers a historically grounded and thoughtful exploration of Washington’s evolving conscience and leadership. \n\n\n\nFollowing his remarks\, the audience will be invited to engage in a question-and-answer session exploring these complex issues. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMembers Reception at 5 pm
URL:https://acwm.org/event/a-slumbering-serpent-george-washington-on-slavery-and-disunion/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Richmond Events,Tours
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