Discover the heroic story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the famous all-Black Civil War regiment that fought for freedom and equality at Fort Wagner.
Category: Civil War
Black Civil War Soldiers – Facts, Death Toll & Enlistment
Discover the heroic legacy of Black Civil War soldiers, from the 54th Massachusetts to the fight for equal pay, and how they reshaped American history.
Stonewall Jackson – Death, Accomplishments, General
Discover the life, tactical genius, and tragic death of Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, from West Point to the Battle of Chancellorsville.
P.G.T. Beauregard – General, Confederate, Civil War
Discover the life of P.G.T. Beauregard, the Creole Confederate General who ordered the first shots at Fort Sumter and shaped American Civil War history.
11 Objects Carried by American Civil War Soldiers
Explore the history behind the 11 essential objects carried by American Civil War soldiers, from muzzle-loading muskets to personal pocket tintypes.
Confederate States of America – President, Capital, Definition
Explore the complete history of the Confederate States of America. Discover the role of Jefferson Davis, its capital Richmond, and why the South failed.
Abner Doubleday – Baseball, Civil War & Facts
Discover the true history of Abner Doubleday. Beyond the baseball myth, explore his legendary Civil War service at Fort Sumter, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
Abraham Lincoln in Photos: How the Presidency Aged Him
Explore how the heavy burdens of the Civil War and deep personal tragedy physically aged Abraham Lincoln, as captured in stunning historical photographs from 1859-1865.
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House – Winner, Facts, Summary
Explore the history of the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Discover how Ulysses S. Grant faced Robert E. Lee at the infamous and brutal ‘Bloody Angle’.
The Gettysburg Address: A New Declaration of Independence
Discover how Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address redefined American democracy by aligning the Civil War with the promise of the Declaration of Independence.
Civil War Technology – Weapons, Military, Advancements
Discover how Civil War technology like the Minié ball, railroads, and the telegraph revolutionized military strategy and paved the way for modern warfare.
Battle of Chancellorsville – Who Won, Significance & Facts
Explore the Battle of Chancellorsville: Robert E. Lee’s masterclass in tactics, the tragic death of Stonewall Jackson, and its impact on the Civil War.