The Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and its partners in Richmond and the surrounding area are glad that you are coming to the first Annual Signature Conference! Plan to extend your stay and enhance the experience by taking advantage of special pre- and post-conference offers that are exclusive for conference attendees only. A "Civil War 150" logo lapel pin or other proof of attendance will be required for all discounts to apply. Space is limited, so make reservations early.

National Park Service Offers Bus Tours of Seven Days and Cold Harbor Battlefields The Richmond National Battlefield Park, in partnership with the Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, is pleased to offer two ranger-guided bus tours in April. The Seven Days Battles tour will take place April 28 and the Cold Harbor Campaign and battle sites tour will take place April 30. Light refreshments will be provided; participants are asked to bring their own lunch. Parking is available in the parking deck on Third and Marshall Streets. Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau Tour will begin at the Visitor Center 405 North Third Street Richmond, VA 23219 Please specify if you plan on attending, as space is limited. American Civil War Center $2 off admission through May 29, 2009. * A "Civil War 150" logo lapel pin or other proof of attendance is required for discounts to apply. Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia Reduced admission April 28 through May 2, 2009. ($2 off adults, $1 off seniors/ students/teachers) * A "Civil War 150" logo lapel pin or other proof of attendance is required for discounts to apply. Library of Virginia Special Exhibit: Monday, February 23, 2009-Saturday, July 25, 2009 Lighting the Fuse Place: Cafe extension FREE EVENT This exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry and the beginning of the national commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. Among the items displayed are remarkable letters from the papers of Governor Henry Alexander Wise in protest of Brown's conviction of treason against the commonwealth of Virginia and his execution. Museum of the Confederacy $2 discounted admission to the Museum and White House of the Confederacy. * A "Civil War 150" logo lapel pin or other proof of attendance is required for discounts to apply. Jefferson Davis’ Richmond Walking Tour Noon, Tuesday, April 28. Cost: $10. Reservation required. 804-649-1861, ext. 32. Special Curator’s Choice Gallery Tour 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 30. Free with museum admission. Reservation required. 804-649-1861, ext. 27. Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier 10% admission discount valid through May 29, 2009. Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm and by reservation on weekends. Call 804-861-2408 for details. * A "Civil War 150" logo lapel pin or other proof of attendance is required for discounts to apply. Valentine Richmond History Center Offering a $1 off a regularly $8 daily admission. Museum and Wickham House hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5. Gift Shop open daily. Cafe Richmond open Mon.-Fri. Admission offer expires December 31, 2009. * A "Civil War 150" logo lapel pin or other proof of attendance is required for discounts to apply. Virginia Historical Society $1.00 off admission the day before and after the conference. * A "Civil War 150" logo lapel pin or other proof of attendance is required for discounts to apply. VHS is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and regular admission cost is: $5.00 Adults $4.00 Seniors (Seniors $2.00 on Tuesdays for museum galleries only) $3.00 Students Virginia State Capitol "A State House Divided: Virginia's Capitol during the Civil War" Specialized indoor one-hour tour of Capitol for up to 45 visitors (free, but pre-registration is required). Tuesday, April 28 - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 - 11:30 a.m. Call (804) 698-1788 to register