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Published: 5/1/19
Remembering our Veterans Across Generations
The American Battlefield Trust's "Brothers in Valor" project brought modern Medal of Honor recipients to preserved Civil War battlefields to walk in the footsteps of those who received the same honor.
Published: 5/1/19
War’s Hardening Hand
A collection of first-hand quotes from Civil War soldiers and officers reflecting on how war hardened men's character, morals, and attitudes toward death.
Published: 5/1/19
Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War
An original copy of Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War sold for $84,000 at Cowan's Auctions in 2015, offering a glimpse into the work of Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner.
Published: 5/1/19
Children of the Battlefield
Gettysburg resident J. Howard Wert collected relics of the battle, including photos of children, mementos that soldiers carried into the fight.
Published: 5/1/19
The B&A Q&A: Peter S. Carmichael
Peter S. Carmichael, author, professor, and director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, discusses his research and writing process.
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Published: 5/1/19
Mutiny in the Army
A mutiny by African-American soldiers in the 128th U.S. Colored Troops sheds light on the often troubled path to freedom experienced by former slaves.
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Published: 5/1/19
How the West Wasn’t Won
Henry H. Sibley’s 1862 invasion of New Mexico signaled Confederate plans to create a western empire. Or did it?
Published: 5/1/19
Brady at Work?
In the spring and summer of 1861, as Washington, D.C., filled with tens of thousands of Union soldiers, renowned photographer Mathew B. Brady and his crew visited the army camps,...
Published: 5/1/19
Wartime Photo of General Custer
A look at a rare photo of General George Armstrong Custer that earned big at auction in 2018.
Published: 5/1/19
Celebrating Park Day Volunteers
Park Day draws thousands of volunteers every spring to lend a hand in preserving our nation’s battlefields and historic landscapes.
Published: 5/1/19
Satterlee General Hospital
A look at Philadelphia's Satterlee General Hospital, which cared for sick and wounded Union soldiers from June 1862 to August 1865.
Published: 5/1/19
Charley’s Legacy
Charles Gloyd came home after three years of service in the 118th Ohio Infantry with haunting memories of the war—and a serious alcohol addiction.
Published: 5/1/19
Avid Readers
First-person quotes by soldiers and civilians on the insatiable thirst for reading material in Civil War armies.
Published: 5/1/19
Heading West
Editorial musings on the cover story from the Spring 2019 issue of The Civil War Monitor.
Published: 5/1/19
A Visit to Wilmington, North Carolina
A guide to visiting Wilmington, North Carolina, a key Confederate port during the Civil War, featuring historic sites, family activities, and scenic spots in and around the city.
Published: 4/29/19
Emerging Scholars Speakers
Learn about the Emerging Scholars speakers at The American Civil War Museum and their significant contributions to Civil War history.
Published: 3/22/19
Map Quest
After a restoration project spearheaded by Scott Roland, the fabled electric Gettysburg map now resides in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Published: 3/4/19
Extra Voices: Avid Readers
Read more firsthand quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers who had a deep love of reading.