Civil War - American Battlefield Trust
Between 1861 and 1865, 10,000 battles and engagements were fought across the continent, from Vermont to the New Mexico Territory, and beyond. The four-year...
Twenty Must-See Battlefields - American Battlefield Trust
Two major Civil War battles — Gaines’ Mill and Cold Harbor — take place on the same land outside Richmond. All told, the fighting involves some 261,230 Union and Confederate soldiers with casualty count totals nearing 33,000 killed, wounded, or missing.
Visit America's Battlefields - American Battlefield Trust
Today, visitors to the Vicksburg National Military Park can walk the trenches and scenes of battle where Lincoln’s great general changed the course of the Civil War. Be sure to also visit the USS Cairo ironclad warship, recovered from a river bottom and on display.
Virtual Tours - American Battlefield Trust
Experience the Civil War and Revolutionary War like never before and tour the battlefields in panoramic view. Jump from battlefield to battlefield using our virtual tours that offer historic detail on battle highlights and points of interest, compelling photography, lively video, in …
Civil War Timeline - American Battlefield Trust
Feb 3, 2010 · Explore our timeline of the American Civil War and learn about the important events and battles that happened throughout this period of American history – from John Brown's Raid to the adoption of the 13th Amendment.
American Battlefield Trust | Preserving Hallowed Battlegrounds
Our latest edition of Head-Tilting History explore how friendship, loyalty and an ill-fated trip to a brothel affected the outcome of the Civil War. Read Head-Tilting History Go to Slide 1
A Brief Overview of the American Civil War
Nov 20, 2008 · The Civil War is the central event in America's historical consciousness. While the Revolution of 1776-1783 created the United States, the Civil War of 1861-1865 determined what kind of nation it would be.
Battlefields and Heritage Sites - American Battlefield Trust
Civil War « Civil War; Civil War; Popular Content « Popular Content; Popular Content; Civil War Overview; Civil War Facts; Trigger Events: Civil War; Reasons for Secession; Slavery in the United States; North and South; Civil War Casualties; Civil War Battle Map; Battles « Battles; Battles; Gettysburg; Vicksburg; Antietam; Shiloh; Bull Run ...
Civil War Facts - American Battlefield Trust
Aug 16, 2011 · Facts and frequently asked questions relating to the American Civil War. Many elements of Civil War scholarship are still hotly debated. The facts on this page are based on the soundest information available. We provide facts, dates, figures, tables and clarification of common misconceptions.
Gettysburg Battle Facts and Summary - American Battlefield Trust
The Battle of Gettysburg marked the turning point of the Civil War. With more than 50,000 estimated casualties, the three-day engagement was the bloodiest single battle of the conflict. How it ended. Union victory. Gettysburg ended Confederate general Robert E. Lee’s ambitious second quest to invade the North and bring the Civil War to a ...