Civil War Art Show & Sale
A private collection of Civil War prints by artists such as Mort Kunstler, John Paul Strain, Don Stivers, and Dale Gallon will be on display. Many of these items are limited edition, early works, and available for sale. Show and sale times along with special activities are listed below. Admission to the Civil War Art Show & Sale is FREE.
Tuesday April 9th 11am – 9pm
Venue 1848 will be OPEN from 11 – 9 – In addition to the Civil War Art Show & Sale the Appomattox Social Dance Society will hold their weekly dance tonight at Venue 1848. Lessons starts at 7pm and will include waltz and contra dance. Open dance is until 9pm. Tickets are $5.00 per person at the door for DANCERS!
Wednesday April 10th 11am – 7pm
Venue 1848 will be OPEN from 11 – 7 | Daily Details may be updated!
Thursday April 11th 10am – 8pm
RSVP Requested
Homeschool Activity Day 10am – 4pm
10:00 – 11:00 Civil War Art Show & Sale – Learn about the art, artists and depicted history of the prints on display.
11:00 – 11:30 Common Soldier – The uniform and life of the common soldier will be presented by Samantha Barrett with the American Civil War Museum.
11:30 – 12:00 Layers of The Lady – How many layers of clothing was typically worn by a “proper” lady during the American Civil War era? Find out as Morrissa Mae Scott demonstrates!
12:00 – 1:00 Hardtack and Haversacks – You won’t find much for lunch in this soldier’s bag but you will see a sampling of his typical daily food rations. You are welcome to pack your own haversack and eat outside in the courtyard.
1:00 – 2:30 The Virginia Reel – Learn the Virginia Reel and other social dances from the Civil War era. We will have great teachers, plenty of helpers, and lots of fun!
2:30 – 3:00 Common Soldier – The uniform and life of the common soldier will be presented by Samantha Barrett with the American Civil War Museum.
3:00 – 3:30 Layers of The Lady – How many layers of clothing was typically worn by a “proper” lady during the American Civil War era? Find out as Morrissa Mae Scott demonstrates!
Friday April 12th 10am – 8pm
Venue 1848 will be OPEN from 11 – 7 | Daily Details May be updated.
