An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia

Panel Exhibit

Panel Exhibit
An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia is a small traveling panel exhibit for display at libraries, community centers, museums, and historic sites. Comprised of images, interpretive text, and a companion website designed for use on mobile devices, this exhibition circulates nationwide.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete application form [PDF - link opens new window]

All applications from Virginia-based institutions require the signature of a representative from your local Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee.
View a list of committee representatives

Applications should be submitted to:

Andrew H. Talkov
Exhibition Coordinator
Virginia Historical Society
P.O. Box 7311
Richmond, Virginia 23221-0311
Tel: (804) 340-2276
Email: atalkov@vahistorical.org

REQUIRED SPACE

100 running feet. This exhibit can be configured in a variety of ways to fit available space. The venue must have climate controlled storage for shipping containers.

EXHIBIT CONTENTS

Pull-Up Introduction/Conclusion Banner
80-inches high x 36-inches wide.
Single-sided
Quantity: 1
View the banner
  [PDF - 455 KB - link opens new window]

Pull-Up Section Text Banners
80-inches high x 33.5-inches wide.
Single-sided
Quantity: 10
View the banners
  [PDF - 1.08 MB - link opens new window]

Sloped Fabric Banners
95.5-inches high x 127-inches wide.
Double-sided
Quantity: 5
View the banners
  [PDF - 872 KB - link opens new window]

View panel exhibit script [PDF - link opens new window]

Panel Exhibition Flyer - Photoshop (Sample)
Download the Flyer

Panel Exhibition Flyer – Microsoft Word (Sample)
Download the Flyer

Panel Exhibition Press Release (Sample)
Download the Press Release

MOBILE WEBSITE

An American Turning Point features a companion website designed specifically for use on mobile devices. Accessible through a URL or QR-Code, the website includes videos, 360-degree renderings of original objects, and additional content.

SECURITY

Exhibitions may be displayed in a gallery or other open areas. A staff member or guard must be available to periodically monitor the exhibit.

LOAN PERIOD

Available beginning March 1, 2011. The exhibit is scheduled in two week display periods.

LOAN FEE

The host venue is responsible for one way inbound shipping cost using the approved carrier. Based on the number, weight, and size of the shipping containers, we suggest that venues budget approximately $500. The exhibit is provided to partner sites by the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission, the Virginia Historical Society, and the National Endowment for the Humanities without an additional rental fee.

Panel Exhibit

An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia is a signature program
of the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission.

Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission National Endowment for the Humanities

Additional support is provided by:
The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia, The Cecil R. and Edna S. Hopkins Family Foundation, The Roller-Bottimore Foundation, The Richard and Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust, The Garland and Agnes Taylor Gray Foundation, a supporting organization of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia, The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Norfolk Southern Foundation, The W. E. Betts, Jr. Memorial Fund, established by the William Davis Family, the Earle Betts Family, and the James Wall Family, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources




Virginia Historical Society428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220    |    Mail: P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, VA 23221-0311    |    Phone: 804.358.4901
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