Discover the extraordinary life of Ambrose Burnside, the Union general who shaped Civil War history, invented a famous carbine, and inspired ‘sideburns’.
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When Irish-Americans Attacked Canada—With the White House’s Blessing
Discover the incredible history of the Fenian Raids, when Irish-American Civil War veterans invaded Canada to win Ireland’s freedom with U.S. tacit support.
The Heroic First Black Regiment of the Civil War
Discover the heroic story of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the Civil War’s legendary Black unit that fought for freedom and equal rights at Fort Wagner.
James Longstreet – General, Civil War & Facts
Explore the life, military career, and complex legacy of General James Longstreet, ‘Lee’s War Horse’ who defied the South during the Reconstruction era.
Peninsula Campaign – Civil War, McClellan, Significance
Discover the history of the Peninsula Campaign (1862), McClellan’s failed offensive against Richmond, and how it shaped the course of the American Civil War.
Fort Pillow Massacre: Facts, Deaths & Significance
Discover the history of the Fort Pillow Massacre of 1864, a controversial Civil War battle that transformed the fight for African American civil and human rights.
Battle of Vicksburg: Siege, Battlefield & Park
Explore the history of the Battle of Vicksburg. Learn how Ulysses S. Grant’s 47-day siege secured the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy in 1863.
Battle of Shiloh: Location, Dates and Who Won
Discover the history of the Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7, 1862). Learn about Grant’s victory, the devastating casualties, and how it changed the Civil War forever.
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
Explore the history, impact, and lesser-known facts of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, a defining masterpiece of American democracy and equality.
How the Union Defended Washington, D.C. During the Civil War
Discover how the Union transformed Washington, D.C. from an undefended capital into the world’s most heavily fortified city during the American Civil War.
Women in the Civil War – Role, Spies & Soldiers
Explore how over 400 women fought disguised as soldiers, served as spies, and pioneered professional nursing during the transformative American Civil War.
7 Ways the Battle of Antietam Changed America
Discover how the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single-day battle in US history, altered the Civil War, foreign diplomacy, and the fight for emancipation.