The Halliday Civil War Collection

The Halliday Civil War Collection

The National Civil War Museum continues to grow not only in artifacts, but also as a center for research. Our library contains many rare volumes, including first editions written during or shortly after the Civil War. Recently, that collection expanded dramatically...
Scott’s Anaconda Plan

Scott’s Anaconda Plan

General Winfield Scott’s Plan to Defeat the Confederacy By 1861, Winfield Scott served as the general-in-chief of the United States Army for twenty years. He was known as the hero of the Mexican War, as the “Grand Old Man of the Army,” and less flatteringly,...
Women at War

Women at War

The National Civil War Museum Expands Women’s Exhibit, Honoring the Critical Roles of Women in the Civil War The National Civil War Museum is proud to announce the expansion of its Women’s Exhibit, highlighting the diverse and essential contributions of women during...