Virginia Center for Civil War Studies
Our annual Civil War Weekend takes place March 27-29, 2026, at The Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. This year's theme is "Civil War Innovations." Our expert speakers will explore how the crisis of war transformed so many aspects of life, from the way Americans fought to the way they ate, giving rise to new technologies in medicine, photography, naval warfare, and more.
Registration is now open until March 15, 2026.
About the Center
Click the links below to learn more about the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies programs:
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Upcoming events:
Preston Brooks, Political Violence, and the Road to the Civil War
May 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. – A free online lecture and discussion with Virginia Tech professor Paul Quigley about his recently-published biography of Preston Brooks.