# Event Details - **Event Name**: Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the human connections forged by war—join us for the 2026 ACWM Symposium Friday Feb13—Sunday Feb 15 with leading Civil War scholars.About this EventThe American Civil War was not only a clash of armies and ideologies but also a crucible in which bonds were formed. Loyalty, friendship, family, and even enmity were shaped and tested both on the battlefield and within the halls of government across a divided nation.The 2026 ACWM Symposium explores the human connections that emerged from conflict. It will be from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15.Doors Open: 8:45amLECTURES WILL BE PRESENTED BY:•Dr. Jonathan White, Professor of American Studies, Christopher Newport University"Unlikely Collaborators: Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and the Promise of America"•Dr. Brandi Brimmer, Morehead-Cain Alumni Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.“Black Women, Civil War Memory, and the U.S. Pension Bureaucracy”•Dr. William C. “Jack” Davis, retired Executive Director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies and Professor of History at Virginia Tech."Davis, Johnston, and Beauregard--The Triple-play that Crippled the Confederacy"•Dr. Lindsay Privette, associate professor of history, Anderson University“Together at Vicksburg: Exploring the Bonds Between Commanders, Surgeons, and Soldiers”•Dr. Caroline Janney, John L Nau, III, Professor in History of American Civil War, Director, John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History“From Partisan Warrior to Family Man: The Personal Relationships of John S. Mosby”TICKET OPTIONSGeneral – $100Member – $75Student – $35ADD-ONSFriday: “Relationships Forged in War” Themed Collections Tours – $25Friday: Meet the Speakers & Reception in the Museum– $40Saturday: Lunch – $12.50Friday & Sunday: Battlefield Tour – $35In partnership with The John L. Nau Center for Civil War Studies at the University of Virginia. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/40fb22e0-b983-11f0-a5ac-c5732d107508-rimg-w1200-h173-dc000000-gmir.png Friday, February 13?: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PMBattlefield Tour—Overland Campaign (Meet at Germanna Visitor Center)Host: Chuck YoungInfo: Join us for a day exploring key sites of the Overland Campaign—a pivotal 1864 series of Civil War battles between Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Start Location: Meet at Germanna Visitor Center (2062 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA), near the spot where Grant’s army began its push across the Rapidan River. Tour Format: This is a caravan tour, meaning participants will drive their own vehicles and follow the group to each stop. An ACWM historic site interpreter will lead the tour, sharing insights and stories at each battlefield along the way. Stops Include: •Wilderness Battlefield – Saunders Field & Widow Tapp Farm •Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield – Laurel Hill, the Muleshoe, and fortification exhibit •North Anna Battlefield •Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield •Cold Harbor Battlefield (with time to explore the earthworks)?: 02:00 PM“Relationships Forged in War” Themed Collections Tour (ACWM-Tredegar)Host: Robert HancockInfo: Enjoy a private, small-group tour of our “Relationships Forged in War” artifact collections with Robert Hancock, ACWM’s Director of Collections.?: 03:00 PM“Relationships Forged in War” Themed Collections Tour (ACWM-Tredegar)Host: Robert HancockInfo: Enjoy a private, small-group tour of our “Relationships Forged in War” artifact collections with Robert Hancock, ACWM’s Director of Collections.?: 04:00 PM“Relationships Forged in War” Themed Collections Tour (ACWM-Tredegar)Host: Robert HancockInfo: Enjoy a private, small-group tour of our “Relationships Forged in War” artifact collections with Robert Hancock, ACWM’s Director of Collections.?: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM "Meet the Speakers" Program (ACWM-Tredegar)Info: Join us Friday at ACWM–Tredegar for the "Meet the Speakers" program. The talk starts in the theater at 5PM, followed by a reception at 6PM.Saturday, February 14?: 08:45 AMSaturday: Daylong Symposium Sunday, February 15?: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PMBattlefield Tour—Appomattox CampaignHost: Chuck YoungInfo: Trace the final days of the Civil War on this immersive journey following General Lee’s retreat and the Confederate Army’s path to surrender at Appomattox. Start Location: Meet at ACWM–Tredegar (Richmond, VA), where the tour begins by following the retreat route of General Richard S. Ewell’s Richmond defense forces. Tour Format: This is a caravan tour, meaning participants will drive their own vehicles and follow along to each site. An ACWM historic site interpreter will provide historical overviews at every stop. Stops Include: •Branch’s Baptist Church – where General Custis Lee’s troops joined the retreat •Mt. Zion Road near Jetersville – story of Amelia Court House & the turn west •Deatonville and Sayler’s Creek Battlefield (VSP) •Farmville & Cumberland Church Battlefield •Clifton – Grant’s headquarters, April 8–9 •New Hope Church – Confederate rear guard, April 8–9 •Final Stop: ACWM–Appomattox – includes a final talk & time for a self-guided museum tour - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/relationships-forged-in-war-symposium-february-13—15/100001907264000969 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15.18, max: 108.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar - **lat**: 37.5353753 - **long**: -77.445898 - **full address**: American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar, 480 Tredegar Street, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/96e705d9274a07368e08ddb836312ad3234071b6248200f6889403362e942c30-rimg-w1200-h600-dc787977-gmir.jpg?v=1762263388 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15) being held? - **A:** Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15) takes place on Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar, 480 Tredegar Street, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15)? - **A:** Ticket prices for Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15) range from USD 15 to USD 109 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 109 + USD 9 feeAvailableStudentUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailableSaturday Lunch: Chicken Salad CroissantUSD 15 + USD 3 feeAvailableSaturday Lunch: The BeastUSD 15 + USD 3 feeAvailableSaturday Lunch: Garden ClubUSD 15 + USD 3 feeAvailableFriday Meet the Speakers Program & ReceptionUSD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailableFriday Collections Tour [2PM]USD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableFriday Collections Tour [3PM]USD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableFriday Collections Tour [4PM]USD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableFriday—Battlefield Tour [Overland Campaign]USD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailableSunday—Battlefield Tour [Appomattox Campaign]USD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15)? - **A:** Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15) is organized by The American Civil War Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Relationships Forged in War Symposium (February 13—15) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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