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Whether you’re a seasoned history buff or just beginning your exploration of the Civil War, our blog provides an educational and immersive experience that will captivate and inspire. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let the journey begin.
The Battle of Five Forks
Waterloo of the Confederacy By April 1, 1865, the Union’s Army of the Potomac and the Army of the James had been fighting and draining away the strength of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia around the trenches of Petersburg, Virginia for nine months. Lt. Gen....
Medal of Honor Recipients of the Civil War: Doctor Mary E. Walker
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm, The National Civil War Museum will present a one-woman play called INDEPENDENCE: The True Story of Dr. Mary Walker. Starring Kathie Barnes as Dr. Mary Walker, it was written and directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz, and produced by...
Must Visit Galleries and Our Upcoming Lessons in History Lecture
Memory & Meaning: One of the highlights of a visit to The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s Memory & Meaning Gallery is learning the story of Ephraim Slaughter. Ephraim was born into slavery and named Ephraim Newsome on January 17, 1846,...