American Civil War Museum

ACWM President & CEO Rob Havers with filmmaker Ken Burns at the Residence of the British Ambassador in Washington, D.C., for a gathering that commemorated the upcoming America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

Today is Flag Day! Take a closer look at the flags of the Civil War and the history they represent. Explore more at the American Civil War Museum.

Tredegar History Tours and Musket Firing Demonstrations are happening DAILY! Free with museum admission.

•Tredegar History Tours @ 11 AM / 3 PM
•Musket Firing Demonstrations @ 1 PM

Visit acwm.org/events for more!

From Lincoln to Robert Smalls, discover the Faces of the Civil War through interactive activities, games, and more!

Beginning July 7, join us every Tuesday/Thursday in July from 10AM–12PM and 2–4PM to learn about individuals who lived through the American Civil War, from the famous to the obscure.

Each day, we will focus on different people from all walks of life. Activities are geared toward elementary and middle school aged kids, but all are welcome to participate!

•Visit acwm.org/events for more info and registration!
•$10 per person / Free for Members

Join author Francis Augustín O’Reilly for a deep dive into the pivotal Battle of Malvern Hill and the complexities of its outcome.

The Battle of Malvern Hill on July 1, 1862, marked the climax of the Seven Days’ Battles around Richmond, Virginia. Fought on the doorstep of the Confederate capital, Malvern Hill marked the first time the full might of General George B. McClellan’s Union Army of the Potomac and General Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia met. Despite resulting in a Union victory, the battle provided important advantages for the Confederacy, as McClellan retreated to establish a safe base on the James River.

Francis Augustín O’Reilly has been a professional battlefield guide for 40 years, as well as an award-winning author. He gives tours and lectures on topics of war and leadership all over Virginia and the world. His book, The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Book signing at 7 pm.

•Members Reception at 5 pm
•$10 / $5 for Members
•Register your spot at acwm.org/events!

The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture, "The Most Gallant Fight of the War: The Battle of High Bridge."

This lecture explores the clash that occurred on April 6, 1865, as a Federal expeditionary force attempted to burn the vital Appomattox River crossings during Lee's retreat toward Farmville. Outnumbered but determined, the Federal detachment fought fiercely against Confederate cavalry before being overwhelmed in brutal hand-to-hand combat, leaving nearly the entire Union force killed, wounded, or captured.

•Register for free at acwm.org/events!
•Tuesday, June 16 @ 6:30PM