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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“Hanover County: Impact of the Civil War” Exhibit
July 21, 2011
- July 21, 2015
Hanover Tavern
12:00 am to 12:00 am
Hanover Tavern is pleased to announce that the “Hanover County: Impact of Civil War” exhibit opens to the public on July 21, 2011. The display presents personal stories of Hanoverians and those combatants who came to fight as well as lessor known events that all took place in the county during the war. This is the first ever Hanover focused Civil War exhibit to be done. This exhibit began as an idea in the winter of 2009. Much of 2010 was spent reaching out to and meeting with local residents about the idea of a Hanover related Civil War exhibit. Would these private citizens, organizations, and museums share their collections of artifacts and family heirlooms? We are extremely fortunate that so many were eager to participate and support the idea. This willingness to loan objects to Hanover Tavern has enabled us to display items and relay stories publicly for the very first time. This is truly a community enabled exhibit and we owe these citizens many thanks. There are approximately 120 artifacts, weapons, documents, and photographs telling intriguing stories that have never been shared with the public. Do you know the story about:•Williams Carter Wickham and the “Hanover Dragoons”?•the 3 Hanover County militia units that became part of the 15th VA Infantry?•the capture of a Spencer repeating rifle?•the Gilliam brothers at Gaines Mill?•the Springfield rifle carried by George Palmer of Pennsylvania?
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Drewry's Bluff Exhibit - A Marine's Perspective 1862-1865
May 08, 2012
- June 05, 2012
Chesterfield County Museum, 6813 Mimms Loop
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
In commemoration of the Drewry's Bluff 150th Anniversary, the Chesterfield Museum exhibit will focus on both Confederate and Union Marines who occupied Drewry's Bluff during the Civil War. Civil War artifacts and Marine uniforms will be on exhibit. Read the story of the First U.S. Medal of Honor recipient and the military actions that took place in Chesterfield County, VA in May 1862. This exhibit will be open from May 8 to June 5, 2012. The museum is opened Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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9th Annual Spring Tour: Jackson's Shenandoah Valley Campaign
May 17, 2012
- May 20, 2012
Shenandoah Valley
12:00 am to 12:00 am
“Make me a map of the Valley.” With those words, Major General Thomas J. Jackson launched what would become one of the most legendary military campaigns in American history. Join A. Wilson Greene and guest guides to explore Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley on the 150th Anniversary of Jackson’s most famous campaign. Headquartered in the Shenandoah Valley, sites include Winchester, Kernstown, Front Royal, Harrisonburg, Cross Keys, Port Republic, and McDowell. The tour begins Thursday evening and concludes Sunday by 5 p.m. Reservations required. (804) 861-2408, www.pamplinpark.org.
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"Joseph E. Johnston and the Battle of Seven Pines" Brown Bag Lunch Talk
May 18, 2012
Museum of the Confederacy
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Joseph E. Johnston’s injury at the Battle of Seven Pines resulted in Robert E. Lee assuming command of the Army of Northern Virginia. This talk will examine the lead-up to the battle and Johnston’s relationships with Lee, Jefferson Davis, and his subordinate generals.Join MOC Director of Museum Operations Eric App for this free talk.
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The Civil War on the James Tour
May 19, 2012
Henricus Historical Park
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
May 19 - The Civil War on the James Tour – This pontoon-boat tour on the Discovery Barge II is captained by Mike Ostrander. Civil War historian Scott William traces the naval actions that took place in the area of Dutch Gap and Jones Neck from 1862-1865. Tours leaves from Henricus Historical Park at 8-10 a.m., 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m., 1-3 p.m., $45/person. Discoverthejames.com.
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