NATIONAL CIVIL WAR CHAPLAINS RESEARCH CENTER AND MUSEUM

LYNVHBURG, VA

former Goodwill in Lynchburg, Virginia
former Goodwill in Lynchburg, Virginia Credit: Retronaut

The National Civil War Chaplains Research Center and Museum is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a museum dedicated to the chaplains who served during the American Civil War. The museum is housed in the former residence of Dr. William W. Bennett, a prominent physician and Confederate officer during the war.

The museum features exhibits that highlight the role of chaplains during the Civil War, including their efforts to provide spiritual and emotional support to soldiers on both sides of the conflict. The museum also includes artifacts such as Bibles, hymnals, and other religious items that were used by chaplains during the war.

In addition to the museum exhibits, the center also serves as a research facility for scholars and historians who are interested in studying the role of chaplains during the Civil War. The research center includes a library and archives that contain a wealth of historical documents related to chaplains and their activities during the war.

The National Civil War Chaplains Research Center and Museum is a unique institution that provides insight into an often overlooked aspect of the Civil War. Its exhibits and research facilities offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the important role that chaplains played in the lives of soldiers during this pivotal period in American history.

NATIONAL CIVIL WAR CHAPLAINS RESEARCH CENTER AND MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LYNVHBURG VA. US MID #8405100337

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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NATIONAL CIVIL WAR CHAPLAINS RESEARCH CENTER AND MUSEUM
1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD
LYNVHBURG
VA
24502-2269

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MID # 8405100337
Name NATIONAL CIVIL WAR CHAPLAINS RESEARCH CENTER AND MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 260781107
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.352237, -79.177286
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 680
US Census Tract: 001400
US Census Block: 1008