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Cannons & Cocktails
Let’s celebrate a great summer in Appomattox with a cannon salute! Join us for a special event with cannon firing demonstrations, live …
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What the Irish Taught Civil War Americans
Join us as Dr. Aaron Sheehan-Dean delves into his book Fighting With the Past: How Seventeenth-Century History Shaped the American Civil War. …
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Museum School Day
Join us for Museum School Day at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! It's a special event designed for students of …
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Lincoln Prize Lecture
Registration is OPEN for the ACWM Lincoln Prize Lecture at Tredegar in Richmond, Virginia. This year's ticket includes a signed copy of …
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Asia Booth Clarke: Virtual Talk with Lisa Samia
The story of Asia Booth Clarke's life is relatively unknown, but she chronicled the Booth family through her letters, poems, and books. …
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Fall Festival at ACWM-Appomattox
Celebrate the season at the 4th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! This fun-filled day offers …
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Almost Famous: The Strange, Spooky & Bizarre Tales of Old City Cemetery
There were NUMEROUS ways one could lose their life in the 19th century. At Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, our favorites are …
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Libby McNamee – The Union Spymistress
Step into the world of Civil War espionage with author Libby McNamee! She will be reading from her book The Union Spymistress, bringing …
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Tredegar Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season with the official lighting of the Tredegar Tree! 480 Tredegar Street, Richmond VA Join us at the …
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Christmas Open House at ACWM-Appomattox
Sip cider, shop local, meet Civil War Santa, and enjoy live music at ACWM–Appomattox’s Christmas Open House! Get in some holiday shopping …
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Winter Wander
In partnership with the Valentine, we invite you to join us for some holiday cheer on the picturesque block of East Clay …
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Lunch & Learn: The Politics of Freedom and the Battle of Fredericksburg
RESCHEDULED TO NEXT MONDAY, dECEMBER 15TH, DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. Part of our Lunch & Learn series! Bring your own lunch (or …
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Virtual Talk: Feeding Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia with Michael C. Hardy
Food, or the lack of it, played a crucial role in the Civil War, contributing mightily to the success and failure of campaigns and …
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Santa Visiting Tredegar!
Snap a photo with Santa! Enjoy holiday cheer and be part of this beloved community tradition. Mimosas available for purchase. Santa will …
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Mornings at the Museum: Celebrating Christmas in the Civil War
Decorations and food are a beloved part of celebrating the holiday season. Come craft your very own Civil War–era Christmas decorations and …
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Mornings at the Museum: Battling Boredom – Soldiers’ Games Behind the Lines
Step into the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers and discover how they stayed entertained between battles! When soldiers weren’t fighting, they …
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Lunch & Learn: Love in Lynchburg—Where North Met South
Part of our Lunch & Learn series! Bring your own lunch (or feel free to grab something to go from our neighbor, …
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In-Person Book Talk: After the Fire with Nelson Lankford
Explore Richmond’s rebirth after the 1865 fire in After the Fire with Dr. Nelson Lankford in this compelling look at a city …
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Virtual Talk: Boutwell – Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy
Don’t miss Dr. Jeffrey Boutwell, descendant of George S. Boutwell, as he uncovers his ancestor’s role in shaping Civil War & Reconstruction …
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Lunch & Learn: Voices of Abolition
Part of our Lunch & Learn series! Bring your own lunch (or feel free to grab something to go from our neighbor, …
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