Richmond Rifle: The Confederacy’s Homegrown Battle Weapon
Produced at the Richmond Armory after the Confederacy took control of federal machinery, the Richmond Rifle became one of the South’s most important long arms. This video explores its construction, […]
Sidearms of the South: Confederate Revolvers Explained
This exhibit showcases the revolvers carried by officers, cavalry, and scouts throughout the war. From imported models to Southern-made copies, these sidearms reveal the ingenuity and grit needed to keep […]
Blockade Survivor: A Rare Piano-Organ of the Confederate Era
This unusual instrument is part piano, part organ — a hybrid design rarely seen today. Its journey to the South is a story in itself: it arrived during the Civil […]
Medicine: Tools, Treatments, and Survival
Discover the medical reality of the Civil War through the instruments and supplies used by Confederate surgeons. From amputation kits to battlefield dressings, this display reveals the challenges doctors faced […]
Life on the Home Front: Sacrifice, Shortages, and Strength
This immersive room depicts what everyday life looked like for Southern families during the war. Experience the substitutions, rationing, handmade goods, and unwavering determination that defined the Confederate home front. […]
Confederate Flags and Their Meaning
Explore the history, symbolism, and battlefield significance of Confederate flags. Each banner tells a story—of units, battles, identities, and the soldiers who marched beneath them. This exhibit examines how these […]
Three Rifles – Weapons of the Confederate Soldier
This video highlights three distinct rifles used during the Civil War, each representing different needs and circumstances of the Confederate soldier. From imported arms to Southern-manufactured models, the display explains […]
Civil War Sniper Rifle
Step inside the museum’s weapons collection for an up-close look at an authentic Civil War sniper rifle. This exhibit highlights the specialized tools used by Confederate sharpshooters—men trained for precision, […]
Lincoln and the Bill of Rights: A Closer Look
Though Lincoln paid lip service to the Constitution, his actions showed that he had little respect for it—especially the Bill of Rights. Let’s look at the historical record to see […]
Communism and Reconstruction
A page from Marx’s Communist Manifesto The Communist Manifesto was written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1847 and served as a rallying call for revolutionary socialism in Europe. […]
