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.
Lincoln Prize Lecture
Registration is now OPEN for the ACWM
Lincoln Prize Lecture featuring Dr. Edda Fields-Black, 2025 Lincoln Prize and Pulitzer Prize recipient for her book ‘Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War’. Ticket includes a signed copy of the book!
Fall Events!
Fall season is here and we have special events and guided tours included with museum admission!
Fall Festival!
Celebrate the season at the 4th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! This fun-filled day offers something for the entire family—set against the backdrop of history.
Tredegar Tree Lighting
Join us at ACWM-Tredegar and be part of the celebration—free entry! Drinks available for purchase, courtesy of Dogwood & Thistle Wine Company.
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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