AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CENTER AT HISTORIC T

RICHMOND, VA

The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar is a museum located in Richmond, Virginia that focuses on the American Civil War. The museum is housed in the historic Tredegar Iron Works, which was a major source of Confederate weaponry during the war.

The museum features exhibits that cover various aspects of the Civil War, including the political and social context leading up to the conflict, the military strategies employed by both the Union and Confederate forces, and the experiences of soldiers and civilians during the war.

One of the museum's most notable exhibits is the "In the Cause of Liberty" exhibit, which explores the role of African Americans in the Civil War. The exhibit details the experiences of enslaved people who escaped to Union lines, as well as the contributions of the United States Colored Troops to the Union war effort.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War.

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CENTER AT HISTORIC T is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RICHMOND VA. US MID #8405100846

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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RICHMOND HISTORIC RIVERFRONT FOUNDATION
901 E CARY ST STE 903
RICHMOND
VA
23219-4036

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