Civil War

Civil War – Website related to the Ken Burns film, including maps, biographies, historical documents, images, discussion questions, and lesson plans.

Civil War.com – Official records of the war, battle maps, photos, and more.

Civil War Battle Summaries by Campaign – Information about Civil War battles by other names, location, campaign, dates, principal commanders, estimated casualties, and more.

Gettysburg Address – An exhibition by the Library of Congress related to President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

Great American History – Information about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.

Mr. Lincoln’s Virtual Library – Links to information on Abraham Lincoln (including private papers) and the Civil War.

Nation Divided – What was it like to be a Confederate or Union soldier? What was it like to have a friend fighting on the opposite side?

Women During the Civil War – What did women do during the Civil War?