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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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Servant Life in the Confederate White House: A Themed Tour

February 17, 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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Sesquicentennial Brown Bag Lunch Talk-Jefferson Davis' Selection as Confederate President

February 18, 2011

Museum of the Confederacy

12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Bring your lunch and join MOC Supervisor of White House Operations Dean Knight for a discussion about the selection of Jefferson Davis as the Confederacy’s Provisional President in February 1861.

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CW 150 Legacy Project Document Digitization Event, Dinwiddie

February 19, 2011

Old Historic Dinwiddie County Courthouse, 14101 Boydton Plank Rd., Dinwiddie, VA 23841

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

The Dinwiddie County Local Sesquicentennial Committee is hosting a CW 150 Legacy Project scanning event at the old historic Dinwiddie County Court House. Please call (804) 265-1232 to schedule an appointment.

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New exhibits opening

February 22, 2011

Museum of the Confederacy

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Come to the opening day of the Museum of the Confederacy's two new exhibits, "The War Comes Home" and "Knickknackery: Curiosities from the Museum's Vaults."

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