American Civil War 1861 – 1865
Explore the American Civil War!
Exploring the causes, course, and consequences of the war that remade America.
ACWM—Appomattox
Visit ACWM-Appomattox to explore the end of the Civil War and the beginning of a reunified nation.
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'Battle of Hampton Roads' prints now available!
Commissioned Civil War Battle Painting Sold at Auction to Benefit the American Civil War Museum — Prints Now Available!
Exhibit Catalogue Now Available!
Presenting our flagship exhibit catalogue ‘A People’s Contest: Struggles for Nation & Freedom in Civil War America’. The 145 page book features visually compelling imagery highlighting the artifacts and galleries. This newly published book is available through our website or at our Tredegar site in Richmond, Virginia.
Voices of Appomattox: April 1865
This special luminary program is a guided evening experience where small groups are lead across the site. Guests will encounter powerful stories from multiple perspectives connected to the war’s final moments and the surrender here in Virginia.
Why Gettysburg Matters
Why has Gettysburg always been the Civil War’s most famous battle and how has it shaped American national identity? In this talk, professor of U.S. political history Adam Smith argues that ever since the news of Confederate defeat spread on July 4, 1863, Gettysburg has been imagined as a place of national “rebirth”.
William Francis Bartlett Medal Award
Award presentation April 9th – 6pm cocktail hour 7pm dinner. The American Civil War Museum is pleased to announce the establishment of the William Francis Bartlett Medal awarded annually to an American leader in business, politics or the military who best exemplifies character, selfless-service, and courage in adversity as well as patriotic commitment to the ideals of the United States of America. Tickets available until April 1st. Find out more!
Explore the ACWM artifact collection
The American Civil War Museum world-class collection of Civil War military and civilian artifacts totals over 15,000 objects from the battlefields and the homefront during the Civil War.
The Nau Collection at ACWM
In partnership with the American Battlefield Trust, ACWM has received on loan more than one hundred artifacts from the
John L. Nau, III Collection. The collection contains a wide variety of items used by soldiers serving in the Union army.
Our Locations
Three sites, one mission.
The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar
White House of the Confederacy
The American Civil War Museum at Appomattox
Experience the Museum
Events
Our programs and events include a wide variety of opportunities to engage with Civil War history! ACWM has events for all age groups, and interests. From discussions with authors and historians to social gatherings, our events are special.
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