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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T193000
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SUMMARY:The Presidential Election of 1864
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host a special program presented by the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society on May 19\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n5 PM: ACWM–Appomattox exhibits will be open free of charge for guided tours led by Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society staff.\n\n\n\n6:30 PM: Special Program ‘The Presidential Election of 1864‘\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation examines the presidential election of 1864\, a contest held under the extraordinary pressures of civil war and one that would profoundly influence the nation’s future. More than a political contest between Abraham Lincoln and George B. McClellan\, the election became a referendum on war\, peace\, emancipation\, constitutional liberty\, and the meaning of Union itself. Through an analysis of party divisions\, wartime dissent\, civil liberties\, soldier voting\, and the broader political climate of the era\, this program explores how the election shaped the closing phase of the Civil War and the memory of the figures involved. \n\n\n\nThe program is led by Shannah B. Winchester\, history interpreter specializing in Civil War education and public history at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park. She completed certification from Columbia University on the American Civil War. Her current research focuses on the legacy of General George B. McClellan\, and she is writing a book centered on his role and reputation during the events at Harrison’s Landing in 1862.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/the-presidential-election-of-1864/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Book Talk,Family-Friendly,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20261029T190526
CREATED:20260605T201239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T201243Z
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SUMMARY:The Most Gallant Fight of the War: The Battle of High Bridge
DESCRIPTION: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.” \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nCarson Butler directs the American Civil War Museum–Appomattox site. He holds a History degree from Gettysburg College with minors in Civil War–Era Studies and Public History. He has interpreted Civil War history at National Park Service sites including Appomattox Court House National Historical Park\, Vicksburg National Military Park\, and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. He also worked as a Virginia State Parks Ranger at High Bridge Trail State Park\, highlighting the often-forgotten fighting at High Bridge during the Appomattox Campaign. Additionally\, he is a published author in the Emerging Civil War series and is an active member of the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/the-most-gallant-fight-of-the-war-the-battle-of-high-bridge-2/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,For Educators,For Students,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20261029T190526
CREATED:20260528T163937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T163941Z
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SUMMARY:Hunter’s Raid: The Battle of Lynchburg
DESCRIPTION: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 a Q&A session about the Battle. Mr. Starbuck will also discuss his newest documentary\, Lynchburg at War: The Home Front\, including filming done at the White House of the Confederacy for a special scene involving Jefferson Davis and the Lynchburg hospitals.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/hunters-raid-the-battle-of-lynchburg/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures,Panels + Q&As,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T193000
DTSTAMP:20261029T190526
CREATED:20260609T204251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T204254Z
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SUMMARY:The Hell-Fired Blues: Virginians in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join historian John C. Settle as he uncovers the lives and service of Virginia’s Continental soldiers. \n\n\n\nThe American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture\, “The Hell-Fired Blues: Virginians in the American Revolution.” \n\n\n\nFollowing the disastrous defeats at Charleston and Waxhaws\, the Virginia Continental Line had to be reorganized. Despite the challenges of recruiting\, supplying\, and properly officering these new battalions\, Virginia’s Continental soldiers played an important role in the campaigns in the South through the end of the Revolutionary War. Yet despite their service\, they are largely forgotten. Through hundreds of pension applications and letters\, John C. Settle has reconstructed the story of not only the battles and generals\, but the experiences of the officers and men of the Virginia Continental Line as soldiers and veterans. \n\n\n\nJohn C. Settle currently teaches U.S. history and civics in Powhatan County. His research focuses on the military experiences of Virginians during and after the Revolutionary War. His book\, The Virginia Continental Line in the Revolution’s Southern Campaigns\, examines the experiences of Virginia Continental soldiers during the later years of the war. Settle has also published articles for the Fluvanna Historical Society and the Journal of the American Revolution.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/the-hell-fired-blues-virginians-in-the-american-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Book Talk,For Educators,For Students,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
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SUMMARY:Forging Independence: Oxford Iron Works and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join historian Keith Harvey for a special lecture on Oxford Furnace and its role in the American Revolution. \n\n\n\nOxford Furnace\, located in present-day Campbell and Appomattox counties\, was one of the largest suppliers of iron to the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Producing approximately 1\,600 tons of pig iron each year\, the operation depended heavily on the labor of enslaved African Americans. Keith Harvey will explore the stories of Patriots\, Loyalists\, and enslaved people whose lives intersected at this vital industrial site\, highlighting the often forgotten industry and its contributions to American independence. \n\n\n\nKeith Harvey is an author and historian who currently serves as Museum Experience Leader for the Lynchburg Museum System and Treasurer for the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society. He has also worked for the National Park Service and the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/forging-independence-oxford-iron-works-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:ACWM Appomattox\, 159 Horseshoe Rd\, Appomattox\, VA\, 24522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T193000
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SUMMARY:Peter Francisco: A Revolutionary Giant
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture\, “Peter Francisco: A Revolutionary Giant.” \n\n\n\nWhen 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. \n\n\n\nPatrick Schroeder is a historian\, author\, researcher\, and tour guide who has served as Historian at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park since 2002. He holds an M.A. in Civil War History from Virginia Tech and has written\, edited\, or contributed to more than 25 Civil War books. His 1993 book\, Thirty Myths About Lee’s Surrender\, is now in its 15th printing. A longtime advocate for battlefield preservation\, Patrick has worked with organizations including the American Battlefield Trust and the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/peter-francisco-a-revolutionary-giant/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
DTSTAMP:20261029T190526
CREATED:20260825T132735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T132738Z
UID:10001278-1790330400-1790344800@live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Museum School Day at ACWM–Appomattox
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nStudents receive free admission\, and parents/guardians receive discounted admission for $12 per person. \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/museum-school-day-at-acwm-appomattox/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,For Students,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20261029T190526
CREATED:20260825T150441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T150444Z
UID:10001279-1792087200-1792094400@live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Lincoln Prize Lecture Livestream and Reception at ACWM–Appomattox
DESCRIPTION:Join us at ACWM–Appomattox for a reception and livestream of the Annual Lincoln Prize Lecture\, broadcast live from Tredegar!\n\n\n\nThe American Civil War Museum is pleased to announce the Annual Lincoln Prize Lecture will be held at the Tredegar site in Richmond\, Virginia on October 15th\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThis event is in partnership with Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History. Our partnership with Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is reflective of our continuing commitment to engage in national conversations about the Civil War by presenting the most respected authorities in the field of research and scholarship. \n\n\n\nThe Gilder Lehrman annual Lincoln Prize award is given to the finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln\, the American Civil War soldier\, or the American Civil War era. This year’s recipient is Dr. Richard Carwardine\, Distinguished Fellow of the Rothermere American Institute at Oxford\, for his book Righteous Strife: How Warring Religious Nationalists Forged Lincoln’s Union. \n\n\n\nA two-time recipient of the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize\, Dr. Carwardine is a Welsh-born historian of the United States. He spent over thirty years in the Department of History at Sheffield University before taking up the Rhodes Professorship of American History at Oxford in 2002. He was elected President of Corpus Christi College\, Oxford in 2009 and navigated the College towards the 500th anniversary of its founding. He received his first Lincoln Prize in 2004 for his book Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOctober 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\nReception at ACWM–Appomattox: 6:00pm – 7:00pm \n\n\n\nLincoln Prize Lecture Livestream 7:00pm – 8:00pm
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/lincoln-prize-lecture-livestream-and-reception-at-acwm-appomattox/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Book Talk,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T193000
DTSTAMP:20261029T190526
CREATED:20260902T130957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T131000Z
UID:10001281-1792521000-1792524600@live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Voices From Sailor’s Creek
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture\, “Voices From Sailor’s Creek.” \n\n\n\nThrough firsthand accounts\, historical narratives\, and creative interpretations\, “Voices From Sailor’s Creek” explores the human stories behind the pivotal battle of Sailor’s Creek. Centering themes of struggle\, endurance\, loss\, and remembrance\, the program connects audiences with the people whose experiences continue to resonate to this day. \n\n\n\nJoshua Lindamood is a historian at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park and Staunton River Battlefield State Park. He has also worked with the American Civil War Museum and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. A founding member and co-director of the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society\, Joshua is dedicated to preserving Southside Virginia’s battlefields and historic landmarks.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/voices-from-sailors-creek/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261029T190526
CREATED:20260821T200241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T195645Z
UID:10001277-1792836000-1792854000@live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Fall Festival at ACWM–Appomattox
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at the 5th 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. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nLive music by Deeply Rooted and Farm Use String Band\n\n\n\nDelicious food available on-site (Kiss My Butt BBQ Food Truck)\n\n\n\nHistoric trades & Local vendors: Baine’s Books and Coffee\, Tammy’s Country Cards\, R&R Homestead\, Catseye Designs\, Refocused\, and more!\n\n\n\nCannon demonstrations\n\n\n\nMusket demonstrations (ongoing throughout the day)\n\n\n\nCabin open throughout the day with ongoing interpretation and home front living history\n\n\n\nTrain rides provided on the Osborne Express\n\n\n\nPumpkin painting\, decorations\, yard games\, etc\n\n\n\n\nBring your friends\, pack the car\, and enjoy a festive autumn day of music\, history\, and community fun!
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/fall-festival-at-acwm-appomattox-3/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Family-Friendly,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T193000
DTSTAMP:20261029T190526
CREATED:20261014T174032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T160914Z
UID:10001286-1794940200-1794943800@live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:From Appomattox to the American West
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised near Appomattox Court House\, Virginia\, Thomas A. L. Tibbs lived through a period of profound national change\, shaped by war and personal hardship. From his service in the Confederate Army to his later military career on the American frontier\, Tibbs’s life offers insight into the experiences of Civil War veterans and the challenges they faced in the decades following the conflict. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we explore the remarkable life of Thomas A. L. Tibbs\, whose journey from Appomattox to the American West reveals the unexpected paths taken by Civil War veterans in the years following the conflict. \n\n\n\nCarson Butler holds a degree in History with minors in Civil War–Era Studies and Public History from Gettysburg College. He has worked with the National Park Service at Appomattox Court House\, Vicksburg\, and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania\, and served as a Virginia State Park Ranger at High Bridge Trail State Park. He currently serves as Site Director of the American Civil War Museum–Appomattox.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/the-last-gasp/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T193000
DTSTAMP:20261029T190526
CREATED:20261014T180546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T180549Z
UID:10001287-1797359400-1797363000@live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Blizzards\, Revenge\, & In-Laws
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil War Museum–Appomattox is pleased to host the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society for their lecture. \n\n\n\nOn a cold February night in 1865\, Confederate Partisan Rangers led by Jesse McNeill slipped into Cumberland\, Maryland\, and captured not one but two Union generals—Benjamin Kelley and George Crook—without firing a single shot. Discover how this daring raid unfolded\, the fate of the captured generals\, and how Crook would go on to participate in the final Virginia campaigns leading to the surrender of Confederate forces at Appomattox Court House. \n\n\n\nAaron Siever holds bachelor’s degrees in History and Criminal Justice from Liberty University and a certificate in American Civil War and Reconstruction from Columbia University. Following a 15-year career in law enforcement\, he served as a Park Ranger with the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation\, overseeing preservation projects\, maintaining historic battlefields\, and leading tours and educational presentations. In 2024\, he founded Aaron’s Civil War Travels LLC\, building on his extensive experience documenting Civil War sites across the country. He currently serves as secretary of the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society.
URL:https://live-american-civil-war-museum.pantheonsite.io/event/blizzards-revenge-in-laws/
CATEGORIES:Appomattox Events,Lectures
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