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We had a wonderful Civil War Weekend 2026! 

We enjoyed fascinating lectures, delicious food and fellowship with history enthusiasts.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and save the date for next year -- Civil War Weekend 2027 will be March 19-21, 2027, at the Inn at Virginia Tech! Click HERE to book your room today! 

Man dressed as General U.S. Grant.
Dr. Curt Fields as General U.S. Grant.
Virginia Tech professor Kurt Luther speaking at a podium
Virginia Tech professor Kurt Luther
Dr. Margaret Humphreys signing a book
Dr. Margaret Humphreys signing a book for an attendee.
CWW 2026 attendees enjoying a break.
CWW 2026 attendees enjoying a break.
CWW attendees enjoying a break.
CWW attendees enjoying a break.
CWW 2026 speaker Jonathan White speaking to a full room.
CWW 2026 speaker Jonathan White.

About the Center 

Click the links below to learn more about the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies programs: 

Upcoming events:

Book cover for The Man Behind the Cane

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.  

Registration is required and available here.