The American Civil War Museum Foundation

When it opened its doors in october 2006, The center was The first Museum in The united states to explore The centrality of The American Civil War from three perspectives: union, confederate and african American. Its signature exhibit, in The cause of liberty, has been acclaimed by leading scholars and recognized by national media as a breakthrough in Civil War interpretation and presentation.

The center manages The property and has an operating agreement with The richmond national battlefield park of The national park service (nps). Through this agreement, nps operates its central visitors center to all its regional battlefield locations and Museum exhibits. The center and nps partner put on a number of educational, public and marketing initiatives and jointly operate The Civil War gateway visitors center.

Educational programs are conducted throughout The year for students and adults. The center serves The public as a national institution that seeks to immerse its visitors in The causes, course and legacies of The War, and to promote engagement about The issues that gave rise to The Civil War, permeated The War years and emerged following The War's end. At its core, The center's programs explore enduring legacies of this conflict on a national and global scale to a growing and diverse audience.