An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia - "Surviving War"
Friday February 10 - Sunday June 10, 2012
The MSV will mark the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War in 2012 by hosting a remarkable exhibition. Organized by the Virginia Historical Society, An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia includes more than 200 objects and interactive, state-of-the-art audiovisual programs to tell the stories of real Virginians. The exhibition will travel to the MSV in two parts. Surviving War – which will be at the MSV from February 10 through June 10 – emphasizes the civilian experiences and asks visitors to consider many questions. Who was a traitor and who was a patriot? Why is there a West Virginia? How did some slaves win freedom? The exhibition's other half, Waging War, will be on view from August 3 through December 2. Waging War examines the battlefront, explains how the war was fought in Virginia, and details the impact of the war on the home front. For details about MSV programs in conjunction with An American Turning Point, refer to www.ShenandoahMuseum.org.
- Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
- 901 Amherst St.
- Winchester, VA 22601
Category:
Exhibit 150th
Hours:
Starts at 10:00am
Ends at 4:00pm
Admission Fee/Ticket Price:
$5 to $12, depending upon ticket option
Location:
Phone:
888-556-5799
