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SUMMARY:The Lower Battlefield of Antietam with Bert Dunkerly
DESCRIPTION:What happened on Antietam’s forgotten battlefield? Hear historian Bert Dunkerly reveal its hidden history and preservation. \n\n\n\nWhile Antietam remains one of the most famous engagements of the Civil War\, the lower end of the battlefield has been largely overlooked\, in preservation and in scholarship. This area saw the final Union and Confederate attacks of the day and many details of these actions remain largely unknown. Historian Bert Dunkerly will discuss why this area has been neglected and its recent preservation and public access. \n\n\n\nRobert M. Dunkerly is a historian who is active in historic preservation. He has authored seventeen books about the American Revolution\, the Civil War and other topics. Dunkerly has served as president of the Richmond Civil War Round Table\, taught classes at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture and Central Virginia Community College\, and writes for the Emerging Civil War and Revolutionary War blogs. He has visited more than one thousand battlefields worldwide. \n\n\n\nMembers Reception at 5 pm \n\n\n\nParking:\n\n\n\nPlease use the gated entrance on Brown’s Island Way to access the parking lot. The gated entrance will remain open from 5:00 pm until 6:20 pm and will be reopened for departure after the program’s completion. \n\n\n\nIf you need assistance\, Guest Services staff may be reached at 804-649-1861 ext.100.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/the-lower-battlefield-of-antietam-with-bert-dunkerly/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Lectures,Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Forging Independence: Oxford Iron Works and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join historian Keith Harvey for a special lecture on Oxford Furnace and its role in the American Revolution. \n\n\n\nOxford Furnace\, located in present-day Campbell and Appomattox counties\, was one of the largest suppliers of iron to the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Producing approximately 1\,600 tons of pig iron each year\, the operation depended heavily on the labor of enslaved African Americans. Keith Harvey will explore the stories of Patriots\, Loyalists\, and enslaved people whose lives intersected at this vital industrial site\, highlighting the often forgotten industry and its contributions to American independence. \n\n\n\nKeith Harvey is an author and historian who currently serves as Museum Experience Leader for the Lynchburg Museum System and Treasurer for the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society. He has also worked for the National Park Service and the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/forging-independence-oxford-iron-works-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:ACWM Appomattox\, 159 Horseshoe Rd\, Appomattox\, VA\, 24522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000
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SUMMARY:Daniel H. Hill: A Military Life with Chris J. Hartley
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris J. Hartley for a compelling military assessment of Daniel Harvey Hill\, one of the Confederacy’s most enigmatic figures. \n\n\n\nDaniel 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. \n\n\n\nChris 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 Award from the Historic Salisbury Foundation.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/daniel-h-hill-a-military-life/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T173000
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:A perfect evening for history lovers\, mixologists\, museum-goers\, and anyone in need of a midweek break! \n\n\n\nUnwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! \n\n\n\nPlease 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. \n\n\n\nThe evening will include live music and light snacks! Galleries are open during the event. \n\n\n\nOpen to all\, though alcoholic beverages sold only to 21+
URL:https://acwm.org/event/wine-down-wednesday-8/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events,Wine-Down Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:Point Lookout with Robert Crickenberger
DESCRIPTION:Join Robert Crickenberger as he shares about Point Lookout\, the largest Civil War Prison\, and why its history deserves a fresh look. \n\n\n\nAfter 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. \n\n\n\nRobert E. Crickenberger Jr. has studied Point Lookout for over 48 years and serves as a volunteer and living historian at Point Lookout State Park. He is the President of the Friends of Point Lookout and a Historic Weapons Safety Officer for the Maryland Park Service\, earning him the title of Honorary Ranger.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/point-lookout-with-robert-crickenberger/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Lectures,Virtual Programs
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SUMMARY:The Man Behind the Cane with Paul Quigley
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Quigley to discover what prompted Preston Brooks’ attack on Charles Sumner and how it deepened the nation’s division over slavery. \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nPaul Quigley is the James I. Robertson\, Jr. Associate Professor of Civil War History in the History Department at Virginia Tech\, where he also serves as Director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies and Director of the Center for Humanities. Quigley is the author of the prize-winning book Shifting Grounds: Nationalism and the American South\, 1848-65\, and has edited works in publications ranging from the Journal of the Civil War Era to the New York Times and the Washington Post.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/the-man-behind-the-cane-with-paul-quigley-2/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:The Veteran Reserve Corps with David A. Welker
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nDavid A. Welker is a professional historian with the US Government and author of three Civil War histories\, The Cornfield: Antietam’s Turning Point; Tempest at OxHill: The Battle of Chantilly and A Keystone Rebel: The Diary of Joseph Garey. Welker is also the author of numerous magazine articles and a frequent public speaker on diverse aspects of the war.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/the-veteran-reserve-corps-with-david-a-welker/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Lectures,Virtual Programs
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