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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Centre Hill's Holiday Open House
December 04, 2010
- December 05, 2010
Centre Hill Museum
10:00 am to 10:00 am
Centre Hill Museum’s holiday open house will be held on December 4th and 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phyllis Haislip author of three young adult novels about Petersburg during the Civil War will be signing her books from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The books will be available for purchase in the museum’s gift shop. Local youth performing group Limelight Talent will be presenting skits based on Haislip’s books every hour. “Scrooge” will be performed by Limelight at 3 p.m. both days. Children’s activities will be offered. Admission is free. Built in 1823 by Revolutionary War veteran Robert Bolling IV, Centre Hill features three examples of American architectural styles and was the site of two presidential visits, Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and William Taft in 1909. Centre Hill is located at 1 Centre Hill Ave. in Petersburg. For more information call (804) 733-2401 or visit www.petersburg-va.org/tourism/cntrhill.htm.
Union or Secession: Virginians Decide exhibition
December 06, 2010
Library of Virginia, 800 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
What were Virginians thinking and discussing as the first Southern states withdrew from the United States following the election of Abraham Lincoln in November 1860? Why was Virginia’s decision critical to America’s fate in 1860 and key to the ultimate course and outcome of the sectional crisis?
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Victorian Christmas Traditions
December 10, 2010
Museum of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Come to the Museum of the Confederacy and find out how people celebrated Christmas during the Victorian Era, which included the years of the Civil War.
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Petersburg, Then and Now
December 10, 2010
The Siege Museum
6:00 pm to 12:00 am
Petersburg, Then and NowThe Petersburg Department of Tourism, Museums & Visitors Services, in conjunction with Friday for the Arts!, invites you to attend a book presentation and signing by Laura Willoughby, Curator of Collections and author of Petersburg Postcards, on Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Siege Museum, 15 West bank Street from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The book presentation will be at 7:00 pm.Petersburg, Then and Now features pairings of historic and contemporary photographs documenting places and events throughout Petersburg's history. Historic subjects include: architecture, Civil War photographs, community events, and educational and religious institutions. The majority of the contemporary photographs were taken from the same vantage point as the historic image, documenting the social and physical changes experienced by the community over time.Light refreshments will be served. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Ann Brown at: (804) 733-2401 or emailing Laura Willoughby at: petgcurator@earthlink.net. The book will be on sale at the three Petersburg Museum gift shops for $21.99.
