Events
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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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Lincoln Prize Lecture Livestream and Reception at ACWM–Appomattox
Join us at ACWM–Appomattox for a reception and livestream of the Annual Lincoln Prize Lecture, broadcast live from Tredegar! The American Civil War Museum is pleased …
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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 …
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Voices From Sailor’s Creek
The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture, "Voices From Sailor’s Creek." Through firsthand accounts, historical …
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Fall Festival at ACWM–Appomattox
Celebrate the season at the 5th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! This fun-filled day offers something for …
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