An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia February 4, 2010

February 4–December 30, 2011

From 1861 to 1865 Virginia stood at the center of a military and social revolution. How we define freedom, liberty, patriotism, and nation today is directly related to the diverse experiences of the individuals who participated in the Civil War. Using original objects, interactive technology, and state-of-the-art audiovisual programs, An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia relates the personal experiences of the free and enslaved men, women, and children of wartime Virginia. Visitors are encouraged to consider what was lost, what was gained, what was decided, what was left uncertain, and how an event that occurred 150 years ago still influences us today. An American Turning Point is funded, in part, by the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission.

Admission
Beginning January 2, 2010, the VHS will offer free admission to the museum and research library.

Official Website: http://www.vahistorical.org/exhibits/exhibits_upcoming.htm