The American Civil War Center At Historic Tredegar

Our signature exhibit, In the Cause of Liberty, explores the war's causes, course, and legacies through the essential perspectives of the war's main participant groups. Artifact displays change regularly so there is always something new to see!

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    (804) 780-1865

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    tredegar.org

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    History Museum

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500 Tredegar St Richmond , VA 23219 United States

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Housed in a gun foundry built in 1861, the center explores the Civil War through three perspectives : Union , Confederate and African American. Segway tours regularly run through the former ironworks.

A R

On the same grounds as a national park . Museum has several interactive exhibits , but is very reading intensive overall. Worth a visit.

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A National Historic Landmark and one-time heart of Confederate war production, the Center is now home to the main visitor center of the NPS Richmond National Battlefield Park

Smithsonian Channel

Opened in 2006, this museum examines all sides of the Civil War with an equal eye towards Union , Confederate and African-American perspectives alike. (From Aerial America) Read more

Sonja Hopper

BECOMES A MEMBER & YOUR ENTRANCE INTO THE MUSEUM OF THE CONFEDERATE, WHITE HOUSE OF THE CONFEDERATE, & THIS MUSEUM ARE ALL INCLUDED! WITH PARKING VALIDATED!

Kameron Spencer

Bring a camera . Plenty of great spots for pics.

Allie M

Worth the money very interesting and well done

I'esha Gaptoothdiva Hornes

Love this place. The outside is lit.

Jim Britt

Poe's Pub is a wonderful place for lunch after visiting. Delicious ribs , best in Richmond, VA.

RTDNews

TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: The museum tells the story of the Civil War from Union , Confederate and African-American perspectives .

Dana

be careful around closing time because they will lock you in the grounds.

VirginiaIsForKids.com

Children 5 and under are free. 6 - 17 are $4.

Charles Edge

I only make fun of the people on segways because I'm secretly jealous.

Roberto Vieira

lugar muito bom....

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