Cannon Restoration Project at ACWM-Appomattox
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by Aliyah Harrison
2w ago
This restoration story exemplifies how your support enables the American Civil War Museum to carry out its mission to explore, inspire, and promote public understanding of the Civil War. Support from our donors allows us to continue expanding our research and providing educational opportunities such as hands-on demonstrations and learning opportunities. The American Civil War Museum – Appomattox welcomed hundreds of visitors to the site for the Commemoration of the Surrender and Freedom Day weekend, April 8th and 9th, 2023. Living history interpreters, musket firing demonstrations, hearth c ..read more
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2024 Symposium Recap
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by Aliyah Harrison
3w ago
View Photo Album Thank you to everyone who attended our 19th Annual Symposium, ‘The Impending Crisis,’ on February 17th! Our symposium speakers provided attendees with insightful presentations about the cause of the civil war. We hope that you will join us again next year and attend the opening of our newest exhibition, ‘ The Impending Crisis, ‘ in Spring 2024. PHOTOS FROM OUR 2024 SYMPOSIUM ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Don’t forget registration is open for our Spring Lectures Series at Historic Tredegar. Join us in person for these engaging discussions with Elizabeth Leonard, David Blight ..read more
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Women’s History Month – Self-Guided Tour
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by Aliyah Harrison
1M ago
Our featured exhibition at ACWM-Tredegar, “A People’s Contest”, delves into the narratives of the American Civil War and its lasting impact from the viewpoints of soldiers and civilians. In honor of Women’s History Month, we invite you to take our self-guided tour, which highlights the incredible stories of brave women in the exhibit. Visit ACWM-Tredegar to see these artifacts in person! The post Women’s History Month – Self-Guided Tour appeared first on American Civil War Museum ..read more
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‘Greenback America’ is headed to ACWM-Appomattox
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by Aliyah Harrison
1M ago
Greenback America Our temporary exhibition, Greenback America, is moving to ACWM-Appomattox (159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA)! Using poems, songs, cartoons, newspaper clippings, and more, visitors will explore how Americans assigned cultural meaning to money and how doing so helped them interpret politics, patriotism, and race. This exhibit tells the story of how the United States’ decision on how to pay off the Civil War transformed the relationship between the government, the economy, banks, and citizens. Greenback America Exhibition Teaser How the United States Paid for the Civil War ..read more
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2024 Spring Lecture Series
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by Aliyah Harrison
1M ago
Join us for our spring lecture event series as we continue our initiative, “The Civil War & Remaking America,” and prepare to open our newest exhibition, “The Impending Crisis.” Members of the ACWM can attend events for free with promo codes sent to their emails. march 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | AcWM-Tredegar Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Leonard, Colby College’s Gibson Professor of History, Emerita and ACWM President and CEO, Dr. Rob Havers exploring how Butler’s prewar identity, character, and views, as well as his skills and weaknesses, shap ..read more
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The Election of 1860 | The Impending Crisis
American Civil War Museum Blog
by Aliyah Harrison
2M ago
November 6th, 1860 In 1860, the United States stood at a crossroads. As citizens cast their votes, they decided the fate of a nation torn apart by slavery and established the foundation for modern democracy. Deep divisions over slavery threatened the country with impending crisis in 1860. Let’s examine the key factors and stakes that influenced voters’ decisions during the election. Key issues that drove ballot decisions in 1860: Slavery Parties and candidates offered different stances on slavery’s future from national protections and expansion, to restriction to the point of abolit ..read more
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Dr. Gary Gallagher
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by Aliyah Harrison
2M ago
Dr. Gary Gallagher John L. Nau III Professor in the History of the American Civil War Emeritus, University of Virginia Gary W. Gallagher received his B.A. from Adams State College of Colorado (1972) and his M.A. (1977) and Ph.D. (1982) from the University of Texas at Austin. He began his academic career in 1986 at Penn State University, where he taught for twelve years. In 1998, he joined the faculty of the University of Virginia and held the John L. Nau III Professorship in the History of the American Civil War and served as the founding Director of the John L. Nau III Center for Civil War ..read more
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Dr. Edward Ayers
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by Aliyah Harrison
2M ago
Dr. Edward L. Ayers Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus, University of Richmond Edward Ayers is a university professor of the humanities and president emeritus at the University of Richmond.  He has won the Bancroft and Lincoln Prizes for his scholarship, been named National Professor of the Year, received the National Humanities Medal from President Obama at the White House, served as president of the Organization of American Historians, and was the founding board chair of the American Civil War Museum in Richmond. He is executive directo ..read more
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Dr. Adam I. P. Smith
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by Aliyah Harrison
2M ago
Dr. Adam I.P. Smith Edward Orsorn, Professor of U.S. Political History and the Director of the Rothermere American Institute, University of Oxford Dr. Adam Smith’s specialism is the political history of the United States in the nineteenth century. In 2017, the University of North Carolina Press published his latest book, The Stormy Present: Conservatism and the Problem of Slavery in Northern Politics, 1846-1865. This book won the Jefferson Davis Prize, awarded by the American Civil War Museum, and was a finalist for the Lincoln Prize for the best book on Lincoln or the Civil War soldier ..read more
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2023 Events Collection
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by Aliyah Harrison
3M ago
Were you unable to attend an event this year? Check out this year’s collection of recorded events for your viewing pleasure! Subscribe to our Youtube Channel The Union War Gary Gallagher, P.h. D. Grant at 200: Reconsidering the Life & Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant Chris Mackowski & Frank J. Scaturro The Controversial Legacy of Robert E. Lee: Exploring Confederate Monuments and Reconstruction Stephen Goldman Winston Churchill & the American Civil War Lee Pollock The Dred Scott Decision Martha Jones, P.h. D. Unveiling the Untold: United States Color ..read more
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