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Echos of History
Delve into the annals of the Civil War era as we explore the pivotal moments, unsung heroes, and enduring legacies that continue to shape our understanding of this tumultuous period in American history. From battlefield strategies to personal accounts, our blog serves as a digital repository of knowledge, inviting readers to engage with the complexities and nuances of a conflict that forever altered the course of our nation. Join us on this journey of discovery, where each post offers a glimpse into the past and a deeper appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of those who lived through this defining chapter.
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...
The National Civil War Museum Welcomes Back Wayne Motts as CEO
(Harrisburg, PA) – The National Civil War Museum is proud to announce the return of a familiar face to lead the organization into its next chapter. Wayne Motts, who previously served as CEO from 2012 to 2021, will return to the role beginning July 7, 2025."The Board...
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, “Old Fuss...
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...
Make the National Civil War Museum YOUR Next Field Trip
Premier Field Trip Destination in Harrisburg, PA The NCWM is a great place for visitors of all ages, but especially great for students to learn about the Civil War. At our museum, we tell the full chronological story of the war, starting with the causes and ending...
The Civil War Amendments: The 14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship
Fourteenth Amendment Section 1: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the...
Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and the Emancipation Proclamation
We recently interviewed historian Nigel Hamilton about his book, Lincoln Vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents. The focus of his research was on the period between the presidential inaugurations and Lincoln’s issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1,...
Thanksgiving and the Civil War
On October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation establishing the last Thursday of November as: “a Day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens.” He continued: “In the midst of a civil war of unequaled...