upcoming university events.
The $50 million library is part of a larger $500 million building and expansion plan announced by Liberty University.
==== National Civil War Chaplains Museum ====
The National Civil War Chaplains Museum contains exhibits about clergy members and religious activity during the Civil War era. It is the only museum in the nation devoted to this purpose. The mission of the museum is to "educate the public about the role of chaplains, priests, and rabbis and religious organizations in the Civil War; to promote the continuing study of the many methods of dissemination of religious doctrine and moral teachings during the War; to preserve religious artifacts, and to present interpretive programs that show the influence of religion on the lives of political and military personnel." A 501(c)(3) organization, the museum exists within the Jerry Falwell Library.
The museum commemorates Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish chaplains (including African-American chaplains), and houses publications …
