“Hellmira”: The Union’s Most Infamous Civil War Prison Camp
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VirginiaLong called by some the “Andersonville of the North,” the prisoner of war camp in Elmira, New York, is remembered as the …
Lincoln Prize Lecture
ACWM – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, VirginiaThe Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize is awarded annually for the finest scholarly work on Abraham Lincoln, the American Civil War soldier, or …
ACWM Fall Festival in Appomattox
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VirginiaMark your calendars for this unforgettable event at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! Join us for a day filled with …
The Story of Fort Pocahontas and the Action at Wilson’s Wharf
ACWM Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VAThe Civil War had many battles, some of which were not as well-known. One such battle is the Action at Wilson's Wharf …
Winston Churchill and the Civil War
ACWM – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, VirginiaJoin us for a discussion with Lee Pollock, Trustee and Advisor to the Board of The International Churchill Society, as he explores …
First Ladies of the Civil War
VirtualThis is a live, virtual course hosted by Roundtable, which includes interactive opportunities and post-course recordings available for all course participants. Summary: …
Book Talk with Fergus M. Bordewich
VirtualAt its peak in the early 1870s, the Klan boasted tens of thousands of members. To repel the virulent tidal wave of …
First Annual Tredegar Tree Lighting Ceremony
ACWM – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, VirginiaOur first event in our Tredegar Holiday Series is on November 30th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. It is our First …
2nd Annual Tredegar Society Italian Wine Dinner
Enoteca Sogno 1223 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond, VirginiaPlease join us for the 2nd Annual Tredegar Society Italian Wine Dinner as we explore the wines of Italy with one of …
Lunch & Learn: Victorian Christmas Traditions
Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, VAChristmas today is far removed from what it was in the mid-19th century, yet it was during that period that many of our …
ACWM-Appomattox Christmas Open House
American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VirginiaOn December 9th, experience the magic of the holiday season at ACWM-Appomattox's Christmas Open House. Bring the little ones to meet Santa …
Winter Wander 2023
White House of the ConfederacyThe White House of Confederacy will be featured in this year's Winter Wander event. Winter Wander is an annual event that showcases …
A Night At the Museum – ACWM Holiday Reception
ACWM – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, VirginiaIn gratitude for your loyal support of the ACWM, we invite our Members and Donors to an exclusive Holiday Reception with ACWM …
Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market – Book Talk with Charlie Knight
ACWM Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VAValley Thunder: The Battle of New Market and the Opening of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, May 1864 Book Talk with Charlie Knight …
First Annual Santa Visit to Tredegar
Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, VAJoin us this Sunday in our lobby at ACWM-Tredegar from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for our first Santa visit! Participate in …
James Longstreet: The Confederate General That Defied The South
ACWM – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, Virginiawith Elizabeth Varon The most remarkable political about-face in American history was made by General James Longstreet. He fought for the Confederacy …
Solider of Destiny: Slavery, Secession, and the Redemption of Ulysses S. Grant
VirtualJohn Reeves is the author of A Fire in the Wilderness and The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee. He has taught European and American history …
History Explorer Day: Frederick Douglass
ACWM – Historic Tredegar 480 Tredegar St., Richmond, VirginiaThe ACWM offers free admission to all Virginia Public and homeschooled school students! Please register for capacity purposes. Admission for adults will …
