HQ Function

Serves as the main exhibition hub, houses significant collections, hosts educational programs, and contains the museum's central administrative offices.

Notable Features:

Situated at Historic Tredegar, a National Historic Landmark and former key Confederate ironworks. The modern museum building integrates with historic structures, offering expansive galleries, interactive exhibits, and scenic views of the James River.

Work Culture:

A mission-driven environment focused on historical scholarship, inclusive storytelling, education, and public engagement. Staff includes historians, curators, educators, and visitor service professionals dedicated to preserving and interpreting Civil War history.

HQ Significance:

The Tredegar site itself is profoundly historic. Locating the main museum here directly connects visitors to a place of significant wartime production and national history, enhancing the immersive experience.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters reflects the museum's commitment to historical preservation, comprehensive and multi-perspective historical interpretation, public education, and fostering dialogue about the Civil War's impact.

Location:

While its physical sites are in Virginia, the American Civil War Museum achieves a global reach through its extensive online resources, including digital collections, virtual tours, and educational materials accessible to an international audience. The museum actively engages with scholars, researchers, and institutions worldwide, contributing to the global academic and public understanding of the American Civil War, its context, and its enduring legacies. Its unique collections and interpretations draw interest from history enthusiasts and academics across the globe.

Street Address:

480 Tredegar Street

City:

Richmond

State/Province:

Virginia

Country:

USA