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- 1862: Lincoln signs a law prohibiting slavery in the Western territories
- 1864: USS Kearsarge sinks CSS Alabama near France »
150th Anniversary Features
150th Anniversary: Chancellorsville
Lee's victory at Chancellorsville is widely considered to be his greatest of the entire war.
This important Civil War campaign and battle is sometimes called the turning point of the war.
This three day battle is perhaps the most famouse of the Civil War.
Sesquicentennial News
Give 150
History™ invites you to help preserve and protect Civil War sites and stories through the Give 150™ national campaign. Donations will go directly to the Civil War Trust and the National Park Foundation.
A Civil War New Year's Resolution
With the second year of the American Civil War Sesquicentennial in full swing, why not make a commitment to expand your knowledge of the war?
Check out our list of battles, topics and recommended books »
More Sesquicentennial News
- Civil War hero from Delafield may get Medal of Honor (Journal Sentinel) »
- W.Va. bridge named for Civil War soldier (WWBT-TV NBC 12) »
- Hendersonville landmarks added to Civil War Trails program (The Tennessean) »
- College president finds lost Lincoln document in closet (Fox News) »
- St. Paul's Civil War memorial soon will be lit up (Pioneer Press) »
- Chesterfield County looking to expand Howlett Line Park (Richmond Times-Dispatch) »
- See all Sesquicentennial News »
Upcoming Events
150th Anniversary Websites
150th To-Do List
- Explore the online version of the Essential To Do List for the 150th Anniversary »
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Learn more about the Civil War 150 To-Do List »
History Resources
Join Civil War 150 Groups & Follow News
Visit Civil War Sites
- Let our Civil War Discovery Trail help you find Civil War sites to visit
- Learn More »
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