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  1. Civil War FOTD! In 1861, Jefferson Davis declared Nov. 15th as a day of national humiliation and prayer to give thanks to God. 10:11 AM Nov 25th from HootSuite
  2. Q-What are the 3 days the MOC is closed in a year? A-Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. We're open the other 362 for you! 9:25 AM Nov 25th from HootSuite
  3. Thanksgiving is one of only three days that the MOC is closed all year. Can you guess the other two? 6:32 AM Nov 25th from HootSuite
  4. Got family in town? Bring them to the MOC today or this weekend! We are closed tomorrow though. 6:20 AM Nov 25th from HootSuite
  5. @heyitsphil Do you think Robot E. Lee knows Santa Lee? http://ow.ly/Fjb8 11:51 AM Nov 24th from HootSuite
  6. Send a MOC holiday Ecard to a friend or family member this year! Choose from 8 fun layouts to spread the Yuletide cheer! http://ow.ly/Ffxs 8:47 AM Nov 24th from HootSuite
  7. Civil War FOTD! In 1863, Lincoln set the final Thursday in November as a day for national thanksgiving; a tradition that has endured since. 7:37 AM Nov 24th from HootSuite
  8. Haversack Item of the Week! Commemorative ornament made from the "Lee Tree." Your order also helps preserve a battlefield! http://ow.ly/Fcq5 6:15 AM Nov 24th from HootSuite
  9. Civil War FOTD! "Stonewall" Jackson famously wore this forage cap low over his eyes. http://ow.ly/EZqe (& coming soon-festive version!) 12:17 PM Nov 23rd from HootSuite
  10. Thanks to everyone who came out to see us @ the Civil War Show @ RIR. A special thanks to those who became members or renewed memberships! 7:30 AM Nov 23rd from HootSuite
  11. Civil War FOTD! P.G.T. Beauregard collaborated w/ Jean LeMat to produce his unique revolver. See Beauregard's own LeMat...http://ow.ly/E4jl 9:09 AM Nov 20th from HootSuite
  12. Thanks @KevinLevin. That's a pretty good fact too ;) Looks like @CWPT_EDU has it covered. 8:39 AM Nov 19th from HootSuite
  13. Civil War FOTD. The 41st GA Inf. hailed from the NW part of the state. See their flag & support flag conservation here. http://ow.ly/DJ0m 8:30 AM Nov 19th from HootSuite
  14. Remember that all through November, any donation made in honor of a veteran will get that veteran's name in our December newsletter. 12:17 PM Nov 18th from HootSuite
  15. Civil War FOTD! Conrad Wise Chapman painted a series of scenes from Charleston, including this work. http://ow.ly/DsI6 See the brushstrokes! 12:01 PM Nov 18th from HootSuite
  16. Don't forget the Haversack Item(s) of the week, CSA Officer Stockings. Get yours today! http://ow.ly/i/8dU 6:35 AM Nov 18th from HootSuite
  17. Civil War FOTD! Lewis Crenshaw sold his house & furnishings, including this china, to the city of Richmond 4 the Davises. http://ow.ly/DaeQ 1:22 PM Nov 17th from HootSuite
  18. @pattyc1953 Doesn't it capture so much? Thanks for following! 6:27 AM Nov 17th from HootSuite in reply to pattyc1953
  19. Civil War FOTD! Varina Davis made this quilt after the war, and her granddaughter donated it to the MOC in 1925. http://ow.ly/CL7j 8:33 AM Nov 16th from HootSuite
  20. Haversack Item of the Week! Hang these CSA Officer Stockings by your chimney with care! http://ow.ly/CL4W 7:25 AM Nov 16th from HootSuite
  • Name Museum Confederacy
  • Location 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA
  • Web http://www.moc.org
  • Bio The Museum of the Confederacy houses the world's largest & most comprehensive collection of Confederate artifacts and personal belongings from the CW
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