Tredegar Iron Works and American Civil War Museum, Richmond (must see)
The American Civil War Museum in Richmond is a multi-site institution dedicated to preserving and interpreting the extensive history of the American Civil War. With its three locations鈥攖he White House of the Confederacy, the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and the American Civil War Museum at Appomattox鈥攖he museum presents a diverse collection and range of exhibits that delve deep into the war's complex narrative.
The Museum's origin dates back to 1894 with the establishment of the Museum of the Confederacy, located in the historic White House of the Confederacy. This site, close to the Virginia State Capitol, was preserved from destruction by the Ladies Hollywood Memorial Association and opened as a museum on the anniversary of Jefferson Davis's inauguration in 1896. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1963. The museum hosts an extensive collection of Confederate flags, weapons, documents, and personal belongings from key figures such as Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee.
In 2012, the American Civil War Museum expanded to include a location at Appomattox, adjacent to the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. This site focuses on the concluding episodes of the Civil War and the initial steps towards national reunion, featuring 5,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The site at Historic Tredegar, tracing back to 1836 with the founding of the Tredegar Iron Works by Francis B. Deane, plays a pivotal role in the museum's footprint. Under Joseph Reid Anderson, who took over in 1841, Tredegar Iron Works produced a range of industrial and military products, becoming a central player in the Confederacy's war effort. The 2019 addition of a new building at this location has provided the museum with over 7,000 square feet of new gallery space, further enriching its offerings with permanent and changing exhibitions drawn from its impressive collection of Civil War artifacts.
The merger in 2013 between the Museum of the Confederacy and the American Civil War Center at Tredegar led to the creation of the unified American Civil War Museum, which was officially named in January 2014. This merger has allowed for a broader interpretation and presentation of the Civil War's history, emphasizing both the Confederate and broader American experiences during this tumultuous period.
The Museum's origin dates back to 1894 with the establishment of the Museum of the Confederacy, located in the historic White House of the Confederacy. This site, close to the Virginia State Capitol, was preserved from destruction by the Ladies Hollywood Memorial Association and opened as a museum on the anniversary of Jefferson Davis's inauguration in 1896. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1963. The museum hosts an extensive collection of Confederate flags, weapons, documents, and personal belongings from key figures such as Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee.
In 2012, the American Civil War Museum expanded to include a location at Appomattox, adjacent to the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. This site focuses on the concluding episodes of the Civil War and the initial steps towards national reunion, featuring 5,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The site at Historic Tredegar, tracing back to 1836 with the founding of the Tredegar Iron Works by Francis B. Deane, plays a pivotal role in the museum's footprint. Under Joseph Reid Anderson, who took over in 1841, Tredegar Iron Works produced a range of industrial and military products, becoming a central player in the Confederacy's war effort. The 2019 addition of a new building at this location has provided the museum with over 7,000 square feet of new gallery space, further enriching its offerings with permanent and changing exhibitions drawn from its impressive collection of Civil War artifacts.
The merger in 2013 between the Museum of the Confederacy and the American Civil War Center at Tredegar led to the creation of the unified American Civil War Museum, which was officially named in January 2014. This merger has allowed for a broader interpretation and presentation of the Civil War's history, emphasizing both the Confederate and broader American experiences during this tumultuous period.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Richmond. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "51爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 51爆料网 App
Tredegar Iron Works and American Civil War Museum on Map
Sight Name: Tredegar Iron Works and American Civil War Museum
Sight Location: Richmond, USA (See walking tours in Richmond)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Richmond, USA (See walking tours in Richmond)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Richmond, Virginia
Create Your Own Walk in Richmond
Creating your own self-guided walk in Richmond is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Homes Walking Tour
Being one of America鈥檚 oldest major cities, the capital of Virginia, Richmond, is rich with historic homes, dating back well into the 1800s and beyond. Those passionate about storied buildings will surely find plenty to their taste here.
The Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The White House of the Confederacy 鈥� home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War, and the John Marshall... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
The Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The White House of the Confederacy 鈥� home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War, and the John Marshall... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Richmond Introduction Walking Tour
After settling Jamestown in 1607, several expeditions up the James River led to an interest in the area inhabited by the Powhatan Nation. But the first European settlements didn鈥檛 come for more than a hundred years when in 1737, planter William Byrd II had the original town grid laid out.
He named the town 鈥淩ichmond鈥� after an English town. He felt the view of the James River was similar... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
He named the town 鈥淩ichmond鈥� after an English town. He felt the view of the James River was similar... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Maymont and Carytown Walking Tour
Maymont, a picturesque and spacious Victorian estate in Richmond, Virginia, is a popular outdoor attraction nestled in the very heart of the city.
Home to the beautifully landscaped Japanese and Italian gardens surrounding the opulent, historic Maymont Mansion, it represents a remnant from America's Gilded Age. Nature enthusiasts can also explore the Maymont Wildlife Center, home to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Home to the beautifully landscaped Japanese and Italian gardens surrounding the opulent, historic Maymont Mansion, it represents a remnant from America's Gilded Age. Nature enthusiasts can also explore the Maymont Wildlife Center, home to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles