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    Collections

  • Who can I talk to about an artifact?
    • The Museum staff will gladly answer any questions relating to the Museum’s artifacts. An appointment may be arranged with a museum curator, if needed. For general questions, please email collect@moc.org. For flag inquiries, please email flags@moc.org.

  • How do I go about donating an artifact?
    • The Museum welcomes all donations, although our space is limited and we are only able to accept those artifacts, books and documents that best meet the mission of the Museum. If you are interested in donating an artifact, please contact collect@moc.org.

       
  • What are your current exhibits?
    • The Museum’s permanent exhibit is “The Confederate Years.” Current temporary exhibitions include “The Art of the Confederacy,” “Virginia and the Confederacy: A Quadricentennial Perspective,” and “Between the Battles.” To explore the White House of the Confederacy, click here. 

       
  • How can I find out if you have a particular artifact?
  • Can I view the photo collection online?
    • The photographic collection is not currently accessible via the internet.


  • Do you have a civilian collection?
    • Yes, the Museum has an extensive collection of artifacts relating to the Confederate home front. 

       
  • Can I see a particular artifact?
    • Yes (generally speaking), if you schedule a research appointment.


  •  How do I arrange a research appointment?
    • The Museum staff request that you schedule your research appointment at least two weeks in advance. To schedule an appointment to see a flag, please contact flags@moc.org. To schedule an appointment to see all other artifacts, please contact collect@moc.org. To schedule a research appointment to view documents in the Eleanor S. Brockenbrough Library and Archives, please contact library@moc.org.  


  •  Is there a research fee?
    • There is a $12.00 research fee for non-members, a $6.00 research fee for students, and complimentary resarch appointments for members.


  • Where do I park for my research appointment?
    • Free parking is available at MCV deck located next to the museum.  Please bring your ticket with you for validation.


  • What do I need to bring with me for research?
    • You can bring a laptop computer, pencils and pad.


  •  How do I donate to Flag Conservation Program or other collections-related activities?
    • Please click here to donate to the Flag Conservation Program. To donate to other collections-related activities, please click here. 



   Library and Archives

 

  • Does the Museum of the Confederacy have a library and archives?
    • Yes. To see more information about us, click here.


  • What do you have in the library and archives?
    • The Library maintains more than 15,000 books and pamphlets, 1,000 prints and sketches, and more than 200 shelf feet of manuscripts. Its valuable collection of documents, papers and books provides researchers information on the Confederate Army, Navy, and government, and postwar Confederate memorial organizations.


  • Does the library have Confederate service and pension records to help me find an ancestor?
    • No, however we can get you started with your research and suggest other institutions for further research, like the Library of Virginia.  

  • Does the Museum posess a list of all men held at Libby Prison?
    • No, we do not. The best place to look for prison records is at the Library of Congress archives.


       
  • Is the library open to the public?
    • Eleanor S. Brockenbrough Library and Archives is open by appointment, Monday-Friday.  Appointments are available from 10-5. To schedule an appointment please email library@moc.org.


       
  • Can you check out books?
    • No.  All books must remain in the library.


  • Is there a fee?
    • There is a $12.00 research fee for non-members, a $6.00 research fee for students, and complimentary resarch appointments for members.


       
  • Where do I park for my research appointment?
    • Parking is available at MCV deck located next to the museum.  Please bring your ticket with you for validation.


  •  What do I need to bring with me for research?
    • You can bring a laptop computer, pencils and pad.


  • Can I use pen?
    • No.  They can damage documents.


  •  Can I make photocopies?
    • Yes, most materials can be photocopied.  The fee is $.25 per page.


  • Can I bring a personal copier?
    • No.


  • Is food and drink allowed in the library and archives?
    • No. There is no food and drink allowed anywhere in the Museum.

 

 

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