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Historic Sites The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar

Historic Tredegar site
  • Address
    500 Tredegar Street
    Richmond, VA 23219
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    804-649-1861
  • City
    Richmond
    Locality
    Richmond City
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The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar, on the banks of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, is the gateway to Civil War travel in the region. A National Historic Landmark and one-time heart of Confederate war production, the site offers visitors and students an engaging and interactive exploration of the Civil War on both the local and national levels through the perspectives of Union, Confederate, and African American participants. Also home to the Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center, Historic Tredegar is a must stop for the Civil War traveler. 

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  • Adults: $10, Seniors: $8.50, Youth (6-17): $5, Members and children under 6: Free

Region

Central Virginia

Last Updated: 02/06/2017

What's Nearby

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    Civil War Trails
    490 Tredegar St.
    Richmond, VA 23219
    0 MI
  • Richmond National Battlefield Park -  Historic Tredegar
    Richmond National Battlefield Park - Historic Tredegar
    470 Tredegar St
    Richmond, VA 23219
    0.01 MI
  • Virginia War Memorial
    Virginia War Memorial
    621 South Belvidere Street
    Richmond, VA 23220
    0.15 MI
  • Belle Isle Historic Park
    Belle Isle Historic Park
    Tredegar Street
    Richmond, VA 23219
    0.15 MI
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    L'Opossum
    626 China Street
    Richmond, VA 23220
    0.3 MI

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