Articles
Published: 2/19/26
A Vermonter Goes to War
Editorial reflections on the Spring 2026 issue of The Civil War Monitor.
Published: 2/19/26
Spring 2026 | Dispatches
Reader questions and comments published in the Spring 2026 issue of The Civil War Monitor.
Published: 2/19/26
“Quaker Guns”
The origins of Civil War-era use of "Quaker guns," a pacifistic term for a clever act of military deception
Published: 2/19/26
Dressing Billy Yank
Shown here are figures associated with the procurement of some of the more common uniform pieces donned by “Billy Yank.”
Published: 2/19/26
Herman Melville’s Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War
The story behind an inscribed copy of Herman Melville’s "Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War" that sold at auction in 2024.
Published: 2/19/26
Q&A with Gary W. Gallagher
A Q&A with historian Gary W. Gallagher reveals some of his favorite books, his reading habits, and what he's looking forward to reading next.
Published: 2/19/26
The Top Five Books on Civil War Art
A roundup of the best books that showcase the work of Civil War artists.
Published: 2/19/26
Battle Fury at Averasboro
In the Battle of Averasboro, an outnumbered Confederate force made a desperate effort to defeat Sherman’s army as it marched through North Carolina.
Published: 2/19/26
Faith in the Fight
Firsthand quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers on the importance of religious faith in their lives.
Published: 12/1/21
The Villain of Sherman’s March
By the time of the incident at Ebenezer Creek, Jefferson C. Davis was already notorious for killing fellow Union general William “Bull” Nelson.
Published: 12/1/21
A Confederate Concession
How the Confederate government came to officially recognize freeborn black Union soldiers and sailors as legitimate combatants.
Published: 12/1/21
Dear Mr. President
How African Americans used their history, delivered in letters and White House visits, to press Abraham Lincoln for rights and opportunities.
Published: 12/1/21
Winter 2021 | Dispatches
Reader questions and comments published in the Winter 2021 issue of The Civil War Monitor.
Published: 12/1/21
Toward a Broader Understanding
Editorial thoughts and reflections published in the Winter 2021 issue of The Civil War Monitor.
Published: 12/1/21
The Boys of Summer
A Civil war-era photo helps tells the story of the game of baseball's burgeoning popularity before, during, and after the conflict.
Published: 12/1/21
Aftermath of a Hanging
Examination of an Alexander Gardner photograph of the site where those convicted of conspiring to assassinate Abraham Lincoln were executed.
Published: 12/1/21
Photo of Major John Pelham
A prewar photograph of Confederate officer John Pelham did well at auction. Learn about this Civil War artifact and how much it earned.
Published: 12/1/21
Civil War Amputations
View facts and figures about the most common medical procedure performed during the Civil War: amputation.