Explore the shocking true history of how tailgating began at the 1861 First Battle of Bull Run, where high-society picnics met the horrors of the Civil War.
Category: Civil War
Why the Gettysburg Address Is One of the Most Famous Speeches in History
Discover how Abraham Lincoln’s 272-word Gettysburg Address redefined the Civil War, bridged political divisions, and became America’s most famous speech.
Why do some Civil War battles have two names?
Discover why Civil War battles have two names. Explore how Union and Confederate cultures shaped the naming of famous clashes like Bull Run and Antietam.
David Farragut – Admiral, Civil War & Battles
Explore the life of Admiral David Farragut, the Union Navy hero behind ‘Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead,’ and his critical Civil War naval victories.
Massive Siege of Vicksburg Leads to Union Victory
Discover the history of the Siege of Vicksburg. Learn how Ulysses S. Grant’s brilliant campaign split the Confederacy and altered the American Civil War.
9 Events That Led to the Civil War
Explore the 9 key events, from Bleeding Kansas to the Dred Scott decision, that shattered American unity and directly triggered the American Civil War.
Reconstruction – Civil War End, Changes & Act of 1867
Explore the turbulent Reconstruction era (1865-1877), from the end of the Civil War and repressive Black Codes to the revolutionary Reconstruction Act of 1867.
How the Battle of Gettysburg Turned the Tide of the Civil War
Explore how the Battle of Gettysburg turned the tide of the American Civil War, halted Robert E. Lee’s invasion, and redefined the fight for freedom.
Daniel Sickles – General, Leg & Facts
Discover the wild life of Daniel Sickles, the Union General who pioneered the temporary insanity defense, lost his leg at Gettysburg, and saved the battlefield.
Battle of Antietam – Winner, Date & Civil War
Explore the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American history. Learn about its key turning points, crucial leaders, and its impact on the Civil War.
How Photos from the Battle of Antietam Revealed the American Civil War’s Horrors
Explore how Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner’s shocking Civil War photography of the Battle of Antietam shattered romantic myths and changed war forever.
Civil War Photographs
Explore the powerful legacy of Civil War photographs, the critical Siege of Vicksburg, and the heroic, trailblazing story of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker.