Civil War and Emancipation: the 150th Anniversaries April 17, 2010

Civil War and Emancipation Day
The 150th Anniversaries
The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar in partnership with the Future of Richmond’s Past will offer a full day of free activities for the public. With the dual 150th commemorations of the beginning of the Civil War in 1861 and the end of slavery in 1865, 2011-2015 will offer residents a variety of programs, lectures, and special events to remind residents and visitors alike that these pivotal historic events continue to have a lasting impact on our lives today.

Our nation will soon commemorate the 150th anniversaries of two of the major events in American history: the Civil War and the end of American slavery.

These anniversaries offer Richmond a unique opportunity as well as a special responsibility. As the former capital of the Confederacy and as a center of the nation’s slave trade, our city can help Americans better understand our shared history.

Official Website: http://futureofrichmondspast.org/events/april17/index.html