The American Civil War spawned some of the most brilliant minds in military history, some of the biggest duds, and every type of commanding officer in between. Much has been made of the stark contrasts in the abilities of Union Generals, but what of the Confederates? From Robert E. Lee to Louis Wigfall, from J.E.B.
Stroll through the heart of the Confederate capital and hear the stories of Richmond women, from daring spies and devoted nurses to star-crossed lovers and captivating socialites. Learn about Rose O’Neal Greenhow, who drowned off the Cape Fear River, Elizabeth Van Lew, the Richmonder who helped Union soldiers escape from Libby Prison, Mary Chesnut, diarist and neighbor of Jefferson Davis, Hetty Cary, the belle of the South, Buck Preston, the beauty from South Carolina, and more.
In this presentation, Susan Polich will focus on what the average women wore during the Civil War time period. You will see examples of work and every day wear, including underpinnings, and we will describe some of the common women’s clothing practices of the time. This session is aimed toward the clothing and fashion novice. Cost: Free with Museum admission.
In this presentation, Susan Polich will focus on what the average women wore during the Civil War time period. You will see examples of work and every day wear, including underpinnings, and we will describe some of the common women’s clothing practices of the time. This session is aimed toward the clothing and fashion novice. Cost: Free with Museum admission.
Every second Wednesday of the month, the Museum of the Confederacy and the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park are partnering to bring the Civil War Sesquicentennial to Appomattox. Each month, a knowledgable speaker will lead a discussion on a topic or event's 150th anniversary. The talks will take place upstairs at Baine's Books and Coffee.
Hear Museum volunteer Greg Heath talk about his 30 years of relic hunting. Learn about unusual finds he has made, the stories behind the relics, and relic hunting etiquette such as gaining permission to hunt for relics, proper equipment to use, and proper preservation of the artifacts found. Cost: Included with Museum admission.
Hear Museum volunteer Greg Heath talk about his 30 years of relic hunting. Learn about unusual finds he has made, the stories behind the relics, and relic hunting etiquette such as gaining permission to hunt for relics, proper equipment to use, and proper preservation of the artifacts found. Cost: Included with Museum admission.
Transportation by trains had advanced in the years before the Civil War, which allowed for large number of troops to be transported. The system was still hampered with gaps in service, incompatible track gauges and lack of equipment. Join Howard Gregory for this discussion of the importance of railroads during the Civil War. Cost: Free with Museum admission
Throughout the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, the Museum of the Confederacy-Richmond will be hosting a monthly series of talks devoted to a topic or event's 150th anniversary. These talks, normally scheduled for the third Friday of the month, are free for members and Richmond area residents, and are included with Museum admission for all others.
See Civil War photography in action as collodion artist Todd Harrington discusses and demonstrates the wet plate process. Photographic appointments available from 12:30 to 5:00. Historian Mike Gorman will also lecture on photographs of wartime Richmond and selected photographs from the Museum’s own collection will be on display.
