History

Smithsonian Magazine - Covert Force Smithsonian Magazine - Covert Force- Narrative on the 400+ women who served in combat during the Civil War, includes book references. Civil War Nurses Civil War Nurses- The nurses and the medical departments on both sides of the Civil War played an important part in the life of injured soldiers. Covers the role of nurses in the … Women Soldiers of the Civil War Women Soldiers of the Civil War- A three part article discussing women who served as soldiers. Women Soldiers Women Soldiers- A small site containing the names of around fifty (50) women who fought in the Civil War, in the guise of men. E-mail site-builder for more photographs. Women In Uniform In The Civil War Women In Uniform In The Civil War- In the last few years, historians have become more and more aware of what was previously thought to be a limited phenomenon in the Civil War: th… Women Soldiers in the Civil War Women Soldiers in the Civil War- A history of women in the military from the Revolutionary War to present day. Includes extensive information for military women, past and present. New York State and the Civil War New York State and the Civil War- Site deals with the role of the Empire State in the War of the Rebellion, and the contributions and sacrifices of her sons and daughters. West Virginia in the Civil War - Union Regiments West Virginia in the Civil War - Union Regiments- The infantry, cavalry and artillery that served the Union from West Virginia. Also includes the Medal of Honor winners. Maine Civil War Units Maine Civil War Units- Summary Unit Histories & Related Materials. Revised Regulations for the Army of the United States, 1861 Revised Regulations for the Army of the United States, 1861- Text of 1861 Regulations for the Uniform of the United States Army with illustrations drawn from various other sources… The Iron Brigade of the Civil War The Iron Brigade of the Civil War- Site dedicated to the men of the 2nd Wisconsin, 6th Wisconsin, 7th Wisconsin, 19 Indiana, 24th Michigan, and Battery B - 4th US Artillery. Inclu… 12th Regiment U.S. Regular Infantry 12th Regiment U.S. Regular Infantry- Contains history of the regiment plus pictures and schedules of the modern skirmish unit. Union Regimental Index Union Regimental Index- History of Union regiments from Dyer's Compendium. All are indexed by state. The Irish Volunteers The Irish Volunteers- Historical information on the Irish soldiers of the American Civil War. Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the American Civil War 1861-1865 Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the American Civil War 1861-1865- An illustrated discussion of Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the American Civil War 1861-1865 with the te… Vermont in the Civil War - Lest We Forget Vermont in the Civil War - Lest We Forget- A grassroots effort attempting to document the story of Vermonters who served in the War of Rebellion, with official rosters and publish… Ohio in the Civil War Ohio in the Civil War- Histories and extensive bibliographies for all Ohio infantry, artillery, cavalry, and other units. New Jersey Civil War Heritage Association New Jersey Civil War Heritage Association- Preservation of New Jersey's Civil War heritage. Regimental flag project. Document preservation project. Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Civil War Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Civil War- Searchable rosters, muster rolls, pension rolls, casualties, diaries and regimental histories for PA artillery, cavalry, and infantry uni… Civil War Heritage Trails Civil War Heritage Trails- Driving trails and interpretive markers link together not only battlefields but also the social, cultural and political history of the Civil War era thr… Blue and Gray Trail Blue and Gray Trail- North Georgia saw over one hundred thousand men die in less than a year at places whose names are forever engraved in the minds of the American past: Chickama… Blue and Gray Trail Blue and Gray Trail- Chronology/timeline of the Civil War, its causes and Reconstruction, battles, politicians, generals, and related sites The Civil War Traveler The Civil War Traveler- Features a summary of historical interpretive signs and maps for civil war touring trails from Pennsylvania to South Carolina. Civil War History in Nashville & Middle Tennessee Civil War History in Nashville & Middle Tennessee- Guide to Civil War historic sites, including battlefields and antebellum mansions, in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Pamplin Historical Park Pamplin Historical Park- From August 1864 through April 1865, the blue and gray fought a number of bitter and bloody engagements, the Federals trying to isolate Petersburg from it… Touring the Battle of Atlanta Touring the Battle of Atlanta- Takes visitors on a tour of the battlefield using present-day landmarks to describe the events of July 22, 1864 (the battle of Atlanta). Civil war battlefield tours Civil war battlefield tours- Guided tours of civil war battlefield sites. Specialists provide background detail of personalities and history of each tour and battle site. Civil War History Tours Civil War History Tours- From washingtonpost.com, suggestions for one-day and weekend trips to visit important sites and monuments in the Washington D.C. area. Civil War Traveler Civil War Traveler- Travel information for Civil War sites and events in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. Vermont in the Civil War: Prisoners / Prisons Vermont in the Civil War: Prisoners / Prisons- Information on Andersonville, other prisiosn, resources, and statistics. Fort Delaware Society Fort Delaware Society- Now known as Fort Delaware State Park, the fort not only still exists, it is very much as it was when it held over 40,000 Confederate, Federal and civilian … Brothers Bound Brothers Bound- One of the darker sides of the Civil War was the fate of those people, men and some women, captured and taken prisoner in the line of duty. This site is dedicated … Camp Morton - Civil War Camp and Union Prison Camp Morton - Civil War Camp and Union Prison- The history of the Camp in Indianapolis, Indiana. First used as a recruitment camp then as a prison during the Civil War. Photograph… A Soldier's Story A Soldier's Story- An electronic edition of "Prison Life and Other Incidents in the War of 1861-'65," by Miles O. Sherrill of Catawba County, North Carolina. Prisons Prisons- Details about the locations that were used as prisons during the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia. Point Lookout POW Descendants Organization Point Lookout POW Descendants Organization- This site is dedicated to those men, women, and children who suffered while imprisoned at Point Lookout Prison Camp for Confederates fr… The Johnson's Island Autograph Book Of Lt. Samuel Dibble The Johnson's Island Autograph Book Of Lt. Samuel Dibble- Compilation of 221 Confederate officer autographs from Johnson's Island prison. Civil War - Confederate and Union Prisoners of War Civil War - Confederate and Union Prisoners of War- Searchable directory and categorized lists of registered prisoners taken during this conflict. Gratiot Street Prison Gratiot Street Prison- Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the main Union prison for the Civil War in the West. Includes transcribed prisoner lists from Gratiot ledgers. Imagesof the Civil War - Prisoners and Prisons Imagesof the Civil War - Prisoners and Prisons- Photos taken in both northern and southern prisons in the US Civil War. Rock Island, IL Confederate POW's Rock Island, IL Confederate POW's- Complete listing of Confederate prisoners who died in the Union prison camp at Rock Island, Illinois. Elmira Prison Camp OnLine Library Elmira Prison Camp OnLine Library- Deals with the infamous Civil War Prison camp located in Elmira, NY. Alton, Illinois Civil War Confederate Prison Alton, Illinois Civil War Confederate Prison- The first prisoners arrived at the Alton Federal Military Prison on February 9, 1862. During the next three years, over 11,764 Confed… The Trial of Captain Henry Wirz The Trial of Captain Henry Wirz- Explicit details of the trial of Captain Henry Wirz, Commandant of one of the most infamous Civil War prison camps - Andersonville. Civil War Prisons, Illinois Civil War Prisons, Illinois- Names and locations of prisons in Illinois used during the Civil War. One is Rock Island, constructed 1863, which is one of the largest and most notor… John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail- Depicts Civil War General John Hunt Morgan's Great Raid in 1863. Philip St. George Cooke and the American Civil War Philip St. George Cooke and the American Civil War- Philip St. George Cooke and the story of families split during the American Civil War. Famous men and their silent women, their… George H. Thomas Homepage George H. Thomas Homepage- The history of General George H. Thomas who was a great general of the American Civil War. George H. Thomas was called the Rock of Chickamauga. "Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg" and "Sickles at Gettysburg" "Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg" and "Sickles at Gettysburg"- Biographical information of Union General Daniel E. Sickles, including his pre-war murder trial, Civil War activities… SpotlightBiography: Civil War SpotlightBiography: Civil War- Information and links about several leaders during the Civil War.