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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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Civil War Drawings from the Becker Collection

January 15, 2011 - April 03, 2011

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

An exhibition of rarely seen first-hand drawings that document the Civil War will open at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on January 15, 2011. These unique sketches, once thought to have been lost, will be on view until April 3, 2011.

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Provisional Confederate Constitution on Display

January 18, 2011 - February 18, 2011

Museum of the Confederacy

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of its creation, the Museum will have the Provisional Constitution of the Confederate States of America on view to the public for a limited time. This rarely displayed, priceless piece of American history will be displayed from January 18, 2011 through February 18, 2011.

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Servant Life in the Confederate White House: A Themed Tour

February 03, 2011

Museum and White House of the Confederacy

11:30 am to 12:30 pm

The White House of the Confederacy’s household staff was a diverse group of enslaved African-Americans, free blacks, Irish immigrants and a German florist. This tour will introduce visitors to the servants and describe the roles they played in the daily operation of the house.

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