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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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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Civil War Ghost Watch at Centre Hill Museum
January 24, 2011
One Centre Hill Avenue, Petersburg, VA
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Centre Hill Mansion has been the home of many notable Virginia families and has played host to presidents Abraham Lincoln and William Howard Taft. As the Civil War drew to a close the mansion served as the headquarters for Federal soldiers under the command of General George L. Hartsuff. For several years on the evening of January 24, the owners of Centre Hill heard what they believed to be the ghosts of Civil War soldiers marching up and down the dome’s staircase. Will this be the year when some of the former residents make an appearance? Open 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission: adults $5.00 and children under 12 $3.00.
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The Method in her Madness: The Life of Elizabeth Van Lew
January 27, 2011
St. Catherine's School
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join Historic Richmond Foundation as we explore the life lived by Elizabeth Van Lew during the Civil War in a dinner and lecture with Dr. Elizabeth R. Varon, a professor at University of Virginia and author of the award winning book, Southern Lady, Yankee Spy: The True Story of Elizabeth Van Lew, A Union Agent in the Heart of the Confederacy.
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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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