History

USA: Edwin McMasters Stanton USA: Edwin McMasters Stanton- Biographical information on the Secretary of War that served under Abraham Lincoln. JamesBirdseye McPherson, Major General, Union JamesBirdseye McPherson, Major General, Union- Historical data on the General that served under Grant and Sherman. Rose O'Neal Greenhow Rose O'Neal Greenhow- Greenhow, a leader in Washington society, was also one of the most celebrated Confederate spies in the Civil War. Site has letters, news clippings and backgr… George Crook, Major General, United States Army George Crook, Major General, United States Army- Biography of General Crook, Civil War General and of the Indian Wars, with pictures. Micah Jenkins Micah Jenkins- A history of the life of the Confederate General. And Then A.P. Hill Came Up And Then A.P. Hill Came Up- An online archive of information dedicated to the life and career of Civil War general and Confederate hero, Lieutenant General Ambrose Powell Hill. Captain William Downs Farley Captain William Downs Farley- In memory of chief scout for J.E.B. Stuart. Killed at Brandy Station and buried in Va. Exhumed by Smithsonian in 2001, to be buried in hometown in La… Civil War Biographies Civil War Biographies- Features detailed information about many of the major players in the American Civil War, including Belle Boyd, Jubal Early, Nathan Bedford Forrest, and Clar… Nancy Hart - Confederate Spy Nancy Hart - Confederate Spy- Rebel of the Family following her heart and beliefs for the Confederacy. Belle Boyd - Siren of the Shenandoah Belle Boyd - Siren of the Shenandoah- Full biography, with timeline and additional web resources, of the famous Confederate spy. Newtonia Battlefields Preservation Association Newtonia Battlefields Preservation Association- Information on NBPA including Civil War battlefields and Ritchey Mansion museum in Newtonia, Missouri. Fort Worth Civil War Round Table Fort Worth Civil War Round Table- The Fort Worth Civil War Round Table meets monthly for meetings and guest speakers on Civil War topics. Pasadena Civil War Round Table Pasadena Civil War Round Table- Discussion group which meets in Pasadena, CA. Sacramento Civil War Round Table Sacramento Civil War Round Table- A forum for local residents to learn about, share information and discuss topics, tactics, and philosophies concerning the War. Includes meeting … Civil Warriors- Civil War Round Table of LA/ West San Fernando Valley Civil Warriors- Civil War Round Table of LA/ West San Fernando Valley- Meetings devoted to a particular aspect of the War, featuring battles, politics, biographies, economics, soc… Civil War Round Tables on the Web Civil War Round Tables on the Web- A listing from the Civil War Archives of Civil War Roundtables by state and with hot links. Puget Sound Civil War Round Table Puget Sound Civil War Round Table- Discussion forum dedicated to the study and promotion of understanding the war. Civil War Trust Civil War Trust- This private, non-profit membership organization is working toward the preservation of the most historic Civil War battlefield sites. Galveston Harbor, Galveston Bay Galveston Harbor, Galveston Bay- The U.S. Navy began a blockade of Galveston Harbor in July 1861, but the town remained in Confederate hands for the next 14 months. This page also… Confederate Navy Index Confederate Navy Index- Information about individuals who served in the Confederate Navy. From Library of Virginia collection. Ironclads and Blockade Runners Ironclads and Blockade Runners- For the navies, the American Civil War began on April 12, 1861 when Fort Sumter was fired upon and ended on June 23, 1865 with the official raising… CSS Neuse State Historic Site CSS Neuse State Historic Site- Resembling a river barge, this Confederate ironclad built to help an attempt to regain control of the Neuse River was destroyed by its crew in 1865 … The Sultana: Death on the Dark River The Sultana: Death on the Dark River- Narrative and links about the Sultana disaster at the end of the U.S. Civil War. Smithsonian Magazine - Pieces of History Smithsonian Magazine - Pieces of History- Details on recent excavation of USS Monitor gun turrets and other artifacts. North Carolina Squadron North Carolina Squadron- Extensive information on the ships, crews, and officers of the "mosquito fleet". John Flack Winslow and the USS Monitor John Flack Winslow and the USS Monitor- An historical site about Winslow, who personally paid for the construction of the USS Monitor after the Navy tried to derail the project. When Liverpool Was Dixie When Liverpool Was Dixie- True story of what happened in Liverpool, England during the years 1861-1865. In memory of Commander James Dunwoody Bulloch CSN, the man responsible for … CSS Palmetto State, Ironclad CSS Palmetto State, Ironclad- A history of the ironclad, with engavings and statistics. Wars and conflicts of the U.S. Navy Wars and conflicts of the U.S. Navy- Main listing of historical topics on all time periods of naval history, including the Civil War, arranged chronologially. Merchant Marine in Civil War Merchant Marine in Civil War- Role of the Union Merchant Marine, the Confederate raiders, and two African-American Mariner heroes: William Tillman and Robert Smalls. The Boat-Burners & the Steamer Sultana The Boat-Burners & the Steamer Sultana- A look at the sabotage of the Sultana which caused 1800 deaths, mostly Union POWs returning north. CSS Virginia CSS Virginia- Previously known as USS Merrimack, the CSS Virginia is known for the historic battle against the Monitor. Historical documents and bibliography pertaining to this fa… Confederate States Navy Confederate States Navy- Dedicated to the memory of the gallant and too often unknown sailors and marines of the C.S. Navy. The American Civil War Naval War The American Civil War Naval War- Articles, original documents, official records, that deal with Federal and Confederate Navies and their sailors. The USS Monitor Center The USS Monitor Center- From the Mariner's Museum, explores the discovery and recovery of the Ironclad, plus its conservation, history, museum, and online shop. Robert C. Cardin, Company B, 16th Tennessee Infantry Robert C. Cardin, Company B, 16th Tennessee Infantry- Memories about how a boy of seventeen went to war, what he saw and some of his experiences. Memoir Stream U.S. Civil War Memoirs Memoir Stream U.S. Civil War Memoirs- Memoirs of the U.S. Civil War by Jessup Pollard of the 28th Regiment, Massachusetts and Duncan A. Huling of the 18th Regiment, Ohio. Patrick DeLacy - The Last Union Captain Patrick DeLacy - The Last Union Captain- Patrick DeLacy won the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864. Vermonters in the Civil War Vermonters in the Civil War- Letters and correspondence from Vermont soldiers. History and Description of the Voyage of Peter Wiegand History and Description of the Voyage of Peter Wiegand- The diary of Peter Wiegand, 97th Illinois Infantry, Company A, begins on the 6th day of August, 1862. Contributed by his de… Calvin Shedd Papers: The Civil War in Florida Calvin Shedd Papers: The Civil War in Florida- A series of remarkable letters written by Calvin Shedd, a carpenter from New Hampshire, who enlisted in the Seventh Regiment, New Ha… Civil War Manuscripts at Vermont Historical Society Civil War Manuscripts at Vermont Historical Society- Provides an index and transcripts from original letters by Vermont military personnel. Also has links to other related museum … Civil War Letters of William Graham Civil War Letters of William Graham- Letters of William Graham and associated commentary. Written by a Union volunteer farmer from western New York who was an Irish immigrant. Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the Civil War Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the Civil War- A collection of personal papers, diaries, and reminiscences from two communities, one Northern and one Southern. Alice Williamson Diary Alice Williamson Diary- This diary of a Tennessee schoolgirl chronicles life during the Civil War. Dwight Henry Cory Dwight Henry Cory- Civil War letters and diary of Dwight Henry Cory, 6th OH Volunteer Cavalry. The Private History of a Campaign That Failed The Private History of a Campaign That Failed- E-text of essay by Mark Twain about experiences as a Confederate soldier. John Allan Wyeth, 1845-1922. John Allan Wyeth, 1845-1922.- "With sabre and scalpel; the Autobiography of a Soldier and Surgeon", Memoirs of doctor and Confederate soldier John Allan Wyeth. Full scanned text, … Jubal Anderson Early Jubal Anderson Early- Autobiographical sketch and narrative of the War between the States, by Jubal Anderson Early, 1816-1894. Full text scanned from original. David Emmons Johnston, 1845-1917 David Emmons Johnston, 1845-1917- The story of a Confederate boy in the Civil War, by David Emmons Johnston, 1845-1917.