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  • Myths about Lee’s Surrender

    In commemoration of the surrender at Appomattox, join us as Patrick Schroeder, Historian at Appomattox Court House National Historic Park, delves deeper …

    $10

  • Voices of Appomattox: April 1865

    This special luminary program on the evening of April 11 is a guided evening experience where small groups are led across the …

    $10

  • Mother’s Day Tea at ACWM Appomattox

    ACWM Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA, United States

    Celebrate Mother’s Day with afternoon tea at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! Treats, tea & a floral bouquet included. Join …

    $45

  • A Nation in Mourning with Derek D. Maxfield

    American Civil War Museum - Appomattox 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, Virginia, United States

    Join us for Derek Maxfield’s talk on Victorian America, Civil War disruption, and how it reshaped 19th-century views of death. By 1860, …

    $10

  • The Presidential Election of 1864

    The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host a special program presented by the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society on May 19, …

    Free

  • Hunter’s Raid: The Battle of Lynchburg

    Join Greg Starbuck, Executive Director of Historic Sandusky, for a screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary Hunter’s Raid: The Battle for Lynchburg, followed by …

    $10

  • Peter Francisco: A Revolutionary Giant

    The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture, "Peter Francisco: A Revolutionary Giant." When he joined the Continental Army in 1776 at age 16, Francisco reportedly stood 6'6" and weighed 260 lbs. A larger-than-life figure of the American Revolution, he was known for his incredible feats of strength and bravery in battle. Francisco served under prominent figures including the Marquis de Lafayette, Nathanael Greene, “Mad” Anthony Wayne, and George Washington. Many humorous stories of his remarkable feats of strength have also been passed down. Patrick Schroeder is a historian, author, researcher, and tour guide …

    Free

  • Museum School Day at ACWM–Appomattox

    Join us for Museum School Day at ACWM–Appomattox! Students and families are invited to explore our galleries, investigate artifacts, learn about Civil War-era medicine and life on the homefront, and visit our historic cabin. Enjoy interactive mini-programs tailored to each group and a scavenger hunt to explore the museum at your own pace! Students receive free admission, and parents/guardians receive discounted admission for $12 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

    Free – $12

  • Voices From Sailor’s Creek

    The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture, "Voices From Sailor’s Creek." Through firsthand accounts, historical …

    Free

  • Fall Festival at ACWM–Appomattox

    Celebrate the season at the 5th Annual Fall Festival hosted by the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox! This fun-filled day offers something for …

    $10