Detail of _The Civil War in America: skirmish near Fall's Church, Virginia_

Firearms of the American Civil War Seminar

Martin Pegler, former senior curator of firearms at the Royal Armouries, looks at the development of small-arms in the United States during the first part of the 19th century, with particular emphasis on the weapons used during the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars.

Booking Information

All of the seminars run from 10:30 to 16:00 and take place at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.

The cost is £25 per delegate.

Lunch is not provided, but there is a bistro and a café plus a picnic area in the Museum.

If you would like further information on any of the seminars, or would like to book a place, please contact:

Philip Abbott
Head of Collections
Tel: 0113 220 1927
Email: p.abbott@armouries.org.uk

Stuart Ivinson
Library Assistant
Tel: 0113 220 1832
Email: s.ivinson@armouries.org.uk

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