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SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history\, hands-on activities\, and stories from the Civil War! $10 PER PERSON – includes program plus full access to all museum exhibits. \n\n\n\nEach week has a new theme—from musket blasts and spy codes to Civil War kids and medicine mysteries. Investigate artifacts\, tour our galleries\, and do unique craft projects! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Kaboom! (historical explosions)Start July off with a bang with these engaging programs. Walk with an interpreter to nearby Brown’s Island to learn about the women and girls who worked there during the Civil War and the fateful 1863 explosion. Create a painting with bursts of watercolor. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nBrown’s Island Tour: 10:00\, 11:00\n\n\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Children of the Civil WarChildren were not only affected by the Civil War–they were a part of it. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a young soldier. Learn how to tap out a beat\, or make your own beat\, like a drummer boy. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Spies of the Civil WarRichmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Richmond spy. Make a cipher and decode secret messages. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Medicine in the Civil WarParticipate in an interactive program about surgery and medicine during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Civil War nurse. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 5: Tredegar History WeekThe American Civil War Museum is built around the ruins of Tredegar Ironworks. Learn more about the site and how it was powered with a guided walking tour. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Tredegar worker. Create a paper cannon and test your aim.\n\nTredegar Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome explore\, discover\, and have fun with history all July long! 🚂📚 \n\n\n\nPerfect for grades K–8 \n\n\n\nFree with membership code — use your code at checkout.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum-3/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history\, hands-on activities\, and stories from the Civil War! $10 PER PERSON – includes program plus full access to all museum exhibits. \n\n\n\nEach week has a new theme—from musket blasts and spy codes to Civil War kids and medicine mysteries. Investigate artifacts\, tour our galleries\, and do unique craft projects! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Kaboom! (historical explosions)Start July off with a bang with these engaging programs. Walk with an interpreter to nearby Brown’s Island to learn about the women and girls who worked there during the Civil War and the fateful 1863 explosion. Create a painting with bursts of watercolor. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nBrown’s Island Tour: 10:00\, 11:00\n\n\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Children of the Civil WarChildren were not only affected by the Civil War–they were a part of it. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a young soldier. Learn how to tap out a beat\, or make your own beat\, like a drummer boy. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Spies of the Civil WarRichmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Richmond spy. Make a cipher and decode secret messages. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Medicine in the Civil WarParticipate in an interactive program about surgery and medicine during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Civil War nurse. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 5: Tredegar History WeekThe American Civil War Museum is built around the ruins of Tredegar Ironworks. Learn more about the site and how it was powered with a guided walking tour. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Tredegar worker. Create a paper cannon and test your aim.\n\nTredegar Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome explore\, discover\, and have fun with history all July long! 🚂📚 \n\n\n\nPerfect for grades K–8 \n\n\n\nFree with membership code — use your code at checkout.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum-2/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Talk with Bradley Gottfried
DESCRIPTION:On August 28\, 1862\, Major General John Pope’s Army of Virginia clashed with “Stonewall” Jackson at Brawner Farm—setting the stage for a critical moment in Civil War history. Just days later\, the arrival of Lt. General James Longstreet changed everything. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Bradley Gottfried for a detailed\, map-based exploration of the Battle of Second Bull Run and its dramatic shift in momentum. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Author: \n\n\n\nBradley M. Gottfried is a retired college educator and administrator with over 40 years in higher education\, including 17 years as a college president. A lifelong Civil War enthusiast from the Philadelphia area\, he has authored 19 books on the subject—a number of them focused on Gettysburg and campaign map studies. Now based in the Chambersburg/Gettysburg area\, Brad is a licensed battlefield guide at Antietam and a licensed town guide in Gettysburg.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/virtual-book-talk-with-bradley-gottfried/
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SUMMARY:Mornings at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Mondays & Wednesdays in July at 10am–12pm for summer fun packed with history\, hands-on activities\, and stories from the Civil War! $10 PER PERSON – includes program plus full access to all museum exhibits. \n\n\n\nEach week has a new theme—from musket blasts and spy codes to Civil War kids and medicine mysteries. Investigate artifacts\, tour our galleries\, and do unique craft projects! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Kaboom! (historical explosions)Start July off with a bang with these engaging programs. Walk with an interpreter to nearby Brown’s Island to learn about the women and girls who worked there during the Civil War and the fateful 1863 explosion. Create a painting with bursts of watercolor. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nBrown’s Island Tour: 10:00\, 11:00\n\n\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Children of the Civil WarChildren were not only affected by the Civil War–they were a part of it. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a young soldier. Learn how to tap out a beat\, or make your own beat\, like a drummer boy. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Spies of the Civil WarRichmond was an active site for spies during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Richmond spy. Make a cipher and decode secret messages. Take a family-friendly tour of our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Medicine in the Civil WarParticipate in an interactive program about surgery and medicine during the Civil War. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Civil War nurse. Take a tour highlighting the stories of children in the Civil War in our main gallery\, A People’s Contest.\n\nGallery Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWeek 5: Tredegar History WeekThe American Civil War Museum is built around the ruins of Tredegar Ironworks. Learn more about the site and how it was powered with a guided walking tour. Touch artifacts from our handling collection that tell the story of a Tredegar worker. Create a paper cannon and test your aim.\n\nTredegar Tour: 10:30\, 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome explore\, discover\, and have fun with history all July long! 🚂📚 \n\n\n\nPerfect for grades K–8 \n\n\n\nFree with membership code — use your code at checkout.
URL:https://acwm.org/event/mornings-at-the-museum/
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,For Students,Richmond Events
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:First drink is on us! Courtesy of Virago Spirits! \n\n\n\nUnwind after a long workday with stunning views of the James River at Wine Down Wednesday! Join us for an evening of relaxation\, live music\, and light refreshments inside the American Civil War Museum – Tredegar. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a drink in hand\, great company\, and a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by history – all exhibits will be open! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMuseum Members receive a complimentary drink ticket — just our way of saying thank you! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nDrinks by Virago Spirits: wine\, cocktails\, & more available for purchase (first drink is free)\n\n\n\nLive local music to set the mood\n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided\n\n\n\nA scenic and historic setting right by the James River\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for history lovers\, museum-goers\, and anyone in need of a midweek break.  \n\n\n\n(Mark your calendar: Wine Down Wednesday returns July 30 & August 27!) \n\n\n\n(This is a 21+ event)
URL:https://acwm.org/event/wine-down-wednesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Events
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