Little Roundtop, scene of some of the key fighting at Gettysburg.
The Civil War and Reconstruction Periods
Little Roundtop, scene of some of the key fighting at
Gettysburg.
One of the most critically acclaimed Civil War sites is THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW project, a rich collection of images, records, newspaper accounts and other information about two communities before and during the war. Be prepared to spend some time, the exhibit has much to offer.
Tennessee's secessions is the second feature of the Library of Congress, Today in History, section for June 8.
Tulane University's "Crisis at Fort Sumter" offers a great deal of information on secession and the onset of fighting.
Andersonville prison is introduced with pictures and links at the Library of Congress, Today in History for November 10 and Lee's Surrender at Appomatox is the subject of the feature for April 9.
The role of women in the Civil War including spy Rose Greenhow can be examined via the "Civil War Women" presentation of Duke University.
Celebrate the end of the War with the Army of the Potomac at the Library of Congress Today in History feature for May 23.
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August 21, 2002
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