Civil War History Websites
The Civil War. The War Between the States. The War of Northern Aggression. Whatever you call it, the United States Civil War was one of the most determinative and heart breaking episodes in American History. This year is the 150 Anniversary of the conflict and states, battlefields, museums and websites are commemorating the war that tore our nation in two. Here are some of the best of those sites.
Civil War
Civil War Interactive Battle Map and More
At CivilWar.com you can start with an overview of the four years of the war. The Civil War is still studied today for military battle strategy. At the official record you can read first hand reports from the commander of each battle. Work your way across the states battle by battle with the interactive battle map.
> > Interactive Battle Map – CivilWar.com
PBS Civil War
Ken Burns Acclaimed Documentary
The 11-hour Civil War presented on PBS was one of the most successful mini-series ever on public television. Burns uses narrators reading actual letters and documents from the era. The film is available on 5 DVDs and it tells the story of the war from events that led up to the conflict to the aftermath and rebuilding.
> > Acclaimed Civil War Documentary – Ken Burns Civil War
The Civil War Home Page
Thousands of Civil War Related Links
Dedicated to the participants of the Civil War, Yankee and Confederate, The Civil War Home Page provides an excellent collection of links and information helpful to any student of the war. Browse photo collections and official documents. The site is helpful for historians as well as those doing genealogical research.
> > Access to unlimited Civil War info – Civil-War.net
Civil War 150th Anniversary
The Civil War Trust Commemorates the Sesquicentennial
The Civil War Trust is the largest non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Civil War battlefields across America, many of which are endangered. During the 150th Anniversary, The Civil War Trust is providing daily events as the occurred during the course of the war. A full timeline gives the key events as they happened 150 years ago.
Commemorating 150 Years – Civil War 150th Anniversary
Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial
Where most of the war was fought
Virginia was both the largest slave-owning state up until the end of the war and the state where the largest number of Civil War battles were fought. The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission was created by the Virginia General Assembly to prepare for the commemoration of the American Civil War.
> > Virginia commemorates the war – Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial
Civil War Traveler
Resources for the Reenactor or History Buff
Civil War Traveler provides a convenient site to research what his happening in each of the Civil War states. Links are provided to reenactments, lectures, tours and more. The site owners keep the links up to date. The also provide links to events as the 150th Anniversary is commemorated. You can subscribe to their newsletter or follow them on Facebook.
> > Up to date links on Civil War events – Civil War Traveler
National Park Service
Civil War Battles by State
The National Park Service provides links and information to research and track Civil War battles. This is part of the American Battlefield program that promotes the preservation of American battlefields. Links are provided to research battles by state or campaign. Resources and information are provided to help you find out what you can do to help preserve America’s battlefields.
> > Preserving America’s Battlefields – American Battlefield Protection Program
The Underground Railroad
National Geographic’s Interactive Site
No discussion of the American Civil War is complete without a mention of the vile institution of slavery. One of the greatest efforst to help slaves reach their freedom was the Underground Railroad. Estimates believe that over 100,000 escaped through this network of secret routes and safe houses. Former slave Harriet Tubman made some 13 trips to the south. Through the National Geographic site you can take your own journey on the Underground Railroad.
The Path to Freedom – Underground Railroad
Poetry and Music of the War Between the States
Understanding the emotions and thoughts of Civil War Soldiers
History is often best told through the arts. This collection of poetry and music from the Civil War era helps to tell the story of America’s greatest conflict. Divided into Confederate Poetry, Union Poetry and Music of the Civil War, you can search by author, first line or title of the work.
> > Heart and Soul of the Civil War - Civil War Poetry
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
Preserving Southern Heritage
While their allegiance to the South may be somewhat controversial, The Sons of Confederate Veterans are well versed in history. They understand the strength and spirit with which Confederate soldiers fought for their home land and their way of life. They exist to preserve the history and legacy of the Southern Cause.
> > Southern Heritage – Sons of Confederate Veterans
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Honoring those who fought to preserve the Union
Like their counterparts to the south the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War seek to preserve the memory and legacyof the Grand Army of the Republic. Their national headquarters is in the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The largest resource on the Internet for Sons of Union Veterans the site has over six thousand pages of information.
> > Honoring the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic – Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
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