At the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar, two floors of exhibits will take you on a journey from the very beginning of the Civil War to Reconstruction and beyond. Located in downtown ā¦
At the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar, two floors of exhibits will take you on a journey from the very beginning of the Civil War to Reconstruction and beyond. Located in downtown Richmond on the historic James River, the museum sits on the site of the Tredegar Iron Works. Cannons made at Tredegar fired the first shots of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. The thick armor plating that protected the ironclad CSS Virginia (Merrimack) during its fight with the Monitor was rolled at Tredegar. More than half of the cannons used by the Confederate army were cast here.
It's not incredibly large, but it does a good job telling the Civil War story in the time that it has. Staff are very nice and information is well presented. Full review by intactwf
Jan 1, 2024
I have visited the former Museum of the Confederacy on 2 previous occasions. I was always amazed at the reverence of the displays and the authenticity of the artifacts. I recently visited the new Ameā¦ Full review by DIXIEBLITZ
Nov 15, 2023
Very good information and movies to go along . Easy to walk through . Staff very helpful. No restaurant on location . Easy parking Full review by Charna515
Hello Selena316. Admission to our Historic Tredegar museum is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for youth age 6-17. You can find info about combining admission to our other locations ā¦
Hello Selena316. Admission to our Historic Tredegar museum is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for youth age 6-17. You can find info about combining admission to our other locations on our website. Thanks!
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