Artifacts
Published: 8/25/25
An Aromatic Belt
Aromatic belts were among the many suspect items peddled to Civil War soldiers in search of extra protections against disease.
Published: 8/19/25
A Patriotic Accessory
A look at the patriotic earrings worn during the Civil War by nurse Rebecca Pomroy.
Published: 8/19/25
A Mighty Protector
The story of Union soldier Edwin C. Hall and the pocket prayer book that stopped a bullet—and saved his life.
Published: 5/28/25
The Butler Medal
The Butler Medal was awarded by Major General Benjamin F. Butler to this United States Colored Troops. This one sold at auction for $45,000.
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Published: 3/18/25
Union and Confederate Small Arms
A look at a cross section of Union and Confederate small arms hints at their great variety over the Civil War years.
Published: 3/18/25
A Civil War Baseball
A look at a baseball used by soldiers of the 17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry that sold at auction for $41,825 in February 2014.
Published: 2/17/25
Medicine From a Pandora’s Box
Explore the story of the Civil War medicine box belonging to Confederate surgeon Christopher H. Tebaul.
Published: 1/6/25
A Firearm Transformed
Follow a Union soldier's journey with the M1816/22 rifled musket, a prominent firearm that served on the frontlines of the Civil War.
Published: 1/2/25
Abraham Lincoln’s Folding Brass Dividers
Highlighting the folding brass dividers used by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War that sold at auction in 2008.
Published: 11/18/24
A Helping Hand
The Civil War saw many advances in devices to aid amputees, including the practical tool known as a “knork.”
Published: 10/2/24
A Miniature Gettysburg “Relic Tower”
Highlighting a relic tower made by Gettysburg furniture maker John Good that sold at auction in 2010.
Published: 8/2/24
Sergeant Francis McMillen’s Sword Belt Plate
A look at the bullet-struck sword belt plate of Union soldier Francis McMillen.
Published: 3/18/24
7th Texas Battle Flag
The story of a Confederate battle flag carried by the 7th Texas Infantry that sold at auction in 2020.
Published: 12/1/23
A Sumter Souvenir
The story behind a souvenir taken by a Union soldier from the site of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
Published: 12/1/23
The Fabric of a Fatal Tale
A look at the story of Confederate officer Francisco Moreno Jr. as told through his uniform coat that sold at auction in 2020.
Published: 6/7/23
An Elaborate Cap Sells High
A look at the French-style kepi, sold at auction in 2020, worn by Confederate artillery officer Cuthbert H. Slocomb.
Published: 6/7/23
Army Banners
Examples of Union army designating flags, which “told stories of their own” with their shapes, symbols, and field colors.
Published: 3/7/23
A Sterling Tribute to a New York City Militia Officer
A look at the previously auctioned sterling silver tray presented to Col. Abram Duryée of the renowned 7th New York State Militia.
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