The Richmond Region and the American Civil War

The Richmond Region was the center point in the most pivotal event in the history of the United States. And 150 years later the Region remains a uniquely moving place where you can still feel the power of this momentus turn.

The passion of the combatents, the triumph of the victors and the humility of the vanquished, the agony of slavery and the joy of the emancipation - all are here to experience and can be found easily by following the links on this site to places, venues and events commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

You'll discover that the Richmond Region is more than a Civil War site. The Richmond Region is the story of the American Civil War.