Head-Tilting History
Between camping, marching and battle, Civil War soldiers had plenty of contact with the natural world. Military service often meant trekking to...
The War of 1812 wasn’t just a war of conflicting interests — it was a clash of worldviews and cultures. In fact, the fundamentally divergent...
Sure, you know that household names like DuPont, American Express and Brooks Brothers have been around forever – but did you know that each of these...
Even before American independence, some individuals were drawn across the Atlantic and onto the front lines of the American Revolution to fight for...
In the words of American Battlefield Trust Director of Education Garry Adelman, “Show me another calendar month in which the Civil War began and ended...
Although often overlooked, women played a fundamental in the founding of the United States and our nation’s early conflicts. Here are nine times in...
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Women in War
Women had a vital role in America's early conflicts — participating, supporting, and organizing. Studying their involvement gives a broader...
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Railroads in the Civil War
VIDEO | Historian Sam Smith discusses the importance of railroads in the Civil War era. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4...