From Appomattox to the American West: The Life of Thomas A. L. Tibbs
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November’s Third Tuesday Lecture at the American Civil War Museum — Appomattox! Free and open to the public!
"From Appomattox to the American West: The Life of Thomas A. L. Tibbs", with Historian Carson Butler
Born and raised near Appomattox Court House, Virginia, Thomas A. L. Tibbs lived a life shaped by war, personal hardship, and a nation undergoing dramatic change. From his service in the Confederate Army to his later military career on the American frontier, Tibbs’s remarkable journey offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Civil War veterans in the turbulent years following the conflict. Join us as we uncover the story of a man whose life connected the surrender at Appomattox with the American West, exploring the unexpected turns that carried him far from his Virginia home.
Born and raised in Iowa and Nebraska, Carson Butler developed an early appreciation for the people, places, and stories that shaped the American experience. His passion for history led him to Gettysburg College, where he earned a degree in History with double minors in Civil War–Era Studies and Public History. Living and studying on the Gettysburg battlefield transformed his understanding of the Civil War from a distant series of events into a deeply human story rooted in real places and communities.
Carson has interpreted the Civil War at several of the nation's most significant historic sites. With the National Park Service, he worked at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Vicksburg National Military Park, and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. He also served as a Virginia State Park Ranger at High Bridge Trail State Park, where he researched and interpreted the Battles of High Bridge during the Appomattox Campaign.
Today, Carson serves as Site Director of the American Civil War Museum–Appomattox, overseeing daily operations, interpretation, educational programming, exhibits, public engagement, and strategic initiatives. He is committed to creating engaging, visitor-centered experiences that connect audiences with the history and enduring legacy of the Civil War through innovative programming, living history, and meaningful storytelling. He is also the Vice President and Social Media & Marketing Manager for the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society.
Across his work in museums, historic sites, preservation, and public history, Carson remains committed to telling the Civil War as a deeply human story — one that extends beyond battles and generals to the experiences of the individuals and communities who lived through it.
"From Appomattox to the American West: The Life of Thomas A. L. Tibbs", with Historian Carson Butler
Born and raised near Appomattox Court House, Virginia, Thomas A. L. Tibbs lived a life shaped by war, personal hardship, and a nation undergoing dramatic change. From his service in the Confederate Army to his later military career on the American frontier, Tibbs’s remarkable journey offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Civil War veterans in the turbulent years following the conflict. Join us as we uncover the story of a man whose life connected the surrender at Appomattox with the American West, exploring the unexpected turns that carried him far from his Virginia home.
Born and raised in Iowa and Nebraska, Carson Butler developed an early appreciation for the people, places, and stories that shaped the American experience. His passion for history led him to Gettysburg College, where he earned a degree in History with double minors in Civil War–Era Studies and Public History. Living and studying on the Gettysburg battlefield transformed his understanding of the Civil War from a distant series of events into a deeply human story rooted in real places and communities.
Carson has interpreted the Civil War at several of the nation's most significant historic sites. With the National Park Service, he worked at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Vicksburg National Military Park, and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. He also served as a Virginia State Park Ranger at High Bridge Trail State Park, where he researched and interpreted the Battles of High Bridge during the Appomattox Campaign.
Today, Carson serves as Site Director of the American Civil War Museum–Appomattox, overseeing daily operations, interpretation, educational programming, exhibits, public engagement, and strategic initiatives. He is committed to creating engaging, visitor-centered experiences that connect audiences with the history and enduring legacy of the Civil War through innovative programming, living history, and meaningful storytelling. He is also the Vice President and Social Media & Marketing Manager for the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society.
Across his work in museums, historic sites, preservation, and public history, Carson remains committed to telling the Civil War as a deeply human story — one that extends beyond battles and generals to the experiences of the individuals and communities who lived through it.
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159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522-4944, United States
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Host or PublisherAppomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society
