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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 Richmond: A Building Survey

February 24, 2011

St. Catherine's School

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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2011 Symposium: Person of the Year: 1861

February 26, 2011 - February 21, 2011

Library of Virginia

9:30 am to 4:00 pm

What person or group most influenced events in 1861? Let some of the best Civil War scholars of our time try to sway you and then cast your own vote at the 2011 Symposium.

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CW 150 Legacy Project Document Digitization Event, Hanover

February 26, 2011

Pamunkey Regional Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Hanover County Local Sesquicentennial Committee is hosting a CW 150 Legacy Project scanning event at the Pamunkey Regional Library, Mechanicsville branch. To make an appointment please contact Brenda Pennington at (804) 559-7745.

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Butler's Offensive at Point of Rocks Tour

February 26, 2011

201 Enon Church Road, Chester, VA

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Point of Rocks Park201 Enon Church RoadChester, VA 23836

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Community Conversation Series

February 26, 2011

First Baptist Church of Richmond

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Valentine Richmond History Center announces a series of monthly public meetings as part of the Future of Richmond’s Past initiative, a citywide effort to engage audiences in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our future. Open to the public and will be facilitated by Matthew Freeman of TMI Consulting, who will use technology to gather data from the audience in real time. Keynote speaker; Melvin Ely, Professor of Humanities, College of William and Mary

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