Battle of Wilson’s Creek, MO; Fighting at Cape Hatteras, NC: August 1861
August 1861 in the Civil War While the North came to terms with the sobering defeat in July at the Battle of Bull Run, it became clear to both sides that this would not...
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The National Park Service and the Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration
The National Park Service (NPS) administers over 70 national battlefields, memorials, military parks, and historic sites related to the Civil War. Some are sites where major battles occued, such as Gettysburg National Military Park in...
Wisconsin Historical Society Announces New Online Civil War Resources
The Wisconsin Historical Society has added a new section to its website called Wisconsin in the Civil War. The Historical Society Library and archives contain a great deal of material about Wisconsin’s involvement in...
William T. Sherman Quick Facts
Name Meaning William is of Old German origin, meaning “defender, protector” Vital Stats Birthday: February 8, 1820 Birth Name: William Tecumseh Sherman. Some sources say “William” was added later. Birthplace: Lancaster, Ohio Date of...
Fighting at Carthage, Missouri and Western Virginia; Confederate Victory at First Battle of Bull Run: July 1861
July 1861 in the Civil War Through the first three months of the Civil War, the fighting had been on a relatively small scale as both sides built up their armies. Regiments were formed,...
The Baxter Springs Massacre October 6, 1863
Although there were a few large scale battles in Missouri in the Civil War, most of the fighting in that state and in eastern Kansas consisted of smaller actions conducted by guerrilla and other irregular...
Robert E. Lee Quick Facts
Name Meaning Robert is of Old German origin, meaning “bright fame” Vital Stats Birthday: January 19th, 1807 Birth Name: Robert Edward Lee Birthplace: Westmoreland County, Virginia Date of Death: October 12th, 1870 Cause: Pneumonia...
Ohio’s Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration
The State of Ohio sent over 200 infantry, cavalry, and artillery regiments into action in the Civil War. Approximately 35,500 Ohioans who served in the war died of combat wounds or disease. Ohio was...