Civil War chronicles

Examines the lives and experiences of African-Americans during the Civil War years from the auction block to the battlefields.

Discusses how partisan tactics were used in the American Civil War.

Discusses the history of the institution of slavery in the United States, abolitionism and other resistance movements, and the structure, as well as some outstanding people involved with, the Underground Railroad.

Historical photographs and text provide a brief introduction to the events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War.

Chronicles the experiences Major Isaac N. Smith had while serving as a Confederate spy in Virginia during the Civil War.

Profiles the military and political leaders who, through their successes and failures, influenced the outcome of the Civil War.

Historical photographs and text help chronicle President Lincoln's role in the Civil War.

Describes the surrender of Robert E. Lee to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox and the events that led up to it.

Chronicles the experiences of the men who served in the Civil War cavalry, including the Northern and Southern horsemen.