Civil War History Center
The American Civil War is a key moment in our Nation's history. Expand your knowledge of the era with our rich collection of articles and other resources.
Civil War Maps
- Browse an extensive collection of Civil War Trust maps and historical maps
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Battlefield 360
- Take a virtual tour of a battlefield
- See Fredericksburg »
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Featured History Articles
- The Human Cost of the Civil War »
- Battle of the Ironclads - the USS Monitor vs. the CSS Virginia »
- Fort Donelson: "Nothing But God Can Save that Fort" »
- First Manassas: An End to Innocence »
- Lincoln Under Fire: The Battle of Fort Stevens »
- Jackson's Flank Attack at Chancellorsville »
- The Battle of Shiloh: Shattering Myths »
- Biography: Maria Belle Boyd »
- 54th Mass. Assault on Battery Wagner »
- Who Fought? »
Hallowed Ground Magazine
Our quarterly Civil War Trust membership magazine is filled with Civil War articles by noted historians
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Recommended Books
- Looking for a good book on the Civil War? Check out our list of recommended books:
- Generals & Leaders »
- Books for Educators »
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