Voices
Published: 9/1/20
Thirst
Read first-hand accounts of how Union and Confederate soldiers dealt with thirst on and off the battlefield.
Published: 6/1/20
Camp Sports
Firsthand quotes about the camp sports that kept soldiers occupied and entertained during the Civil War, from baseball to boxing.
Published: 3/7/20
Pay Day
Read first-hand accounts from Civil War soldiers about their reaction to pay day during the war.
Published: 12/1/19
Gambling
Read firsthand accounts from Civil War soldiers about the gambling they did during downtime in camp.
Published: 9/1/19
The Angel of the Battlefield
Firsthand quotes by and about famed Civil War nurse Clara Barton, the "Angel of the Battlefield."
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
Avid Readers
First-person quotes by soldiers and civilians on the insatiable thirst for reading material in Civil War armies.
Published: 12/1/18
Snowballing
Read recollections from Union and Confederates veterans about the intense snowball fights that occurred in winter camp.
Published: 10/1/18
Slurs and Slights
Not all shots during the Civil War were taken with a rifle. Here are a few notable quotes from folks who also had a wicked tongue.
Published: 5/1/13
Talk of the Town
A collection of firsthand civilian quotes recounting their experiences during and after the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863.
Published: 12/1/11
In the First Person: Christmas 1861
A collection of first-person quotes from Union and Confederate soldiers and officers describing their experiences during Christmas 1861.