Richmond and Petersburg Virginia Civil War Event Calendar
The Region’s commemoration of the Civil War and Emancipation 150th anniversary spans a four-year period. During this time, you can enjoy a wide range of events and activities – from historical re-enactments to special days and celebrations. View our complete list of Richmond Virginia Civil War and Emancipation events.
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“Hanover County: Impact of the Civil War” Exhibit
July 21, 2011
- July 21, 2015
Hanover Tavern
12:00 am to 12:00 am
Hanover Tavern is pleased to announce that the “Hanover County: Impact of Civil War” exhibit opens to the public on July 21, 2011. The display presents personal stories of Hanoverians and those combatants who came to fight as well as lessor known events that all took place in the county during the war. This is the first ever Hanover focused Civil War exhibit to be done. This exhibit began as an idea in the winter of 2009. Much of 2010 was spent reaching out to and meeting with local residents about the idea of a Hanover related Civil War exhibit. Would these private citizens, organizations, and museums share their collections of artifacts and family heirlooms? We are extremely fortunate that so many were eager to participate and support the idea. This willingness to loan objects to Hanover Tavern has enabled us to display items and relay stories publicly for the very first time. This is truly a community enabled exhibit and we owe these citizens many thanks. There are approximately 120 artifacts, weapons, documents, and photographs telling intriguing stories that have never been shared with the public. Do you know the story about:•Williams Carter Wickham and the “Hanover Dragoons”?•the 3 Hanover County militia units that became part of the 15th VA Infantry?•the capture of a Spencer repeating rifle?•the Gilliam brothers at Gaines Mill?•the Springfield rifle carried by George Palmer of Pennsylvania?
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"The Inauguration of Jefferson Davis" Brown Bag Lunch Talk
February 17, 2012
Museum of the Confederacy
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
After serving as provisional President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis was formally elected to a six-year term in November of 1861. Join MOC Supervisor of White House Operations Dean Knight for a discussion about the inauguration of Jefferson Davis as Confederate President in February 1862.Bring your lunch to the MOC and commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Date: Friday, February 17, 2012Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMAddress:1201 E. Clay St.Richmond, VA 23219This event does not require an RSVP.
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A Hidden History: African-Americans at Dabbs
February 18, 2012
Dabbs House Museum 3812 Nine Mile Road Henrico, VA 23223
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
For all ages. Journey back in time on a tour of the Dabbs House and Museum to learn more about African-Americans’ role in the interesting history of this historic building. Explore the lives of enslaved blacks before and during the Civil War, such as the significant contributions of the United States Colored Troops on Henrico soil to the Union war effort. In addition, discover the Reconstruction era struggle of African-Americans and Henrico County attempts to assist them. Information: Lisa Denton, 652-3409.
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The 1862 Battle of Drewry's Bluff
February 24, 2012
TBD
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
February 24th, Friday, 7:00pm CHSV Winter Lecture Series, “The 1862 Battle of Drewry’s Bluff” by Sam Craghead, Public Relations Specialist, The Museum of the Confederacy, in Richmond, VA.Free for CHSV members,$5 for non-members. For more information: www.chesterfieldhistory.com
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"Person of the Year: 1862" Symposium
February 25, 2012
Library of Virginia
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
What person or group most influenced events in 1862? The Museum of the Confederacy's annual Symposium will pick up where the very successful 2011 edition left off. A panel of distinguished Civil War scholars including Gary Gallagher, James McPherson, Robert Krick, and Jack Mountcastle will nominate candidates for "Person of the Year: 1862" in their lectures and the audience will get to vote on the winner at the all-day Symposium.The symposium is co-sponsored with and hosted by the Library of Virginia.
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