Civil War & Emancipation Day

Saturday, April 14, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This year's Civil War & Emancipation Day saw more than 4,700 visits to the 26 participating sites and activity centers. 

Visitors hopped on and off the free shuttle buses operating between all sites and took advantage of free admission offered at each.  From discussions with leading Civil War Scholars to guided tours of historic Richmond sites, cannon firings to children's games, song and dance performances to canal boat rides, the newly expanded Civil War & Emancipation Day had something for everyone.

Admission to most sites and performances was free. Reservations and fees did apply to the Civil War Sampler Bus Tour, special exhibits at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Richmond Adventure Race. 

Free shuttle service also was available, courtesy of "To the Bottom and Back," so visitors could park once and ride. Thousands made a day of this third annual Civil War and Emancipation Day.  Join us for activities in 2013--April 13, 2013.