Travels

Published: 5/21/26

A Visit to Charleston

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Sites to See

You have a fine summer’s day to visit Charleston, South Carolina, taking in Civil War history—but you’ve been to Fort Sumter. What to do?

Published: 8/19/25

Side Trip: Thompson’s Station

By: John Banks

Category: Sites to See

Tips for exploring Thompson's Station, Tennessee, a lesser-known Civil War site located not far from Nashville.

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Published: 5/28/25

Three Days in New Bern

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Sites to See

New Bern is home to a rich history, incredible restaurants, and family-friendly events. We sketch out an itinerary for a 3-day visit.

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Published: 10/2/24

Profile of a Civil War Traveler

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Sites to See

View the results of the Monitor's special reader Civil War travel survey.

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Published: 8/2/24

Three Days in Richmond

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Sites to See

A Richmond local maps out a suggested 3-day trip to the historic city.

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Published: 3/18/24

Three Days in Gettysburg

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Gettysburg

Looking to visit Gettysburg? We had a local resident map out the ideal 3-day trip.

Published: 3/7/20

On the Trail of John Wilkes Booth

By: Bob Allen

Category: Civilians

Visit sites along the way the of the escape route John Wilkes Booth took from Ford’s Theatre after assassinating Abraham Lincoln.

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Published: 12/1/19

A Visit to Chicago

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Sites to See

Interested in visiting Chicago? Two experts on the area offer suggestions for what to see and do in and around the historic city.