Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
Abraham Lincoln's 1862 Annual Message to Congress, Final Remarks
As Lincoln concluded his 1862 Annual Message to Congress he reflected on the importance of adopting a plan of emancipation.
James B. Ricketts
A native New Yorker, James B. Ricketts overcame a mediocre antebellum career and went on to become a key player in some of the Civil War’s most...
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Hodgenville, Kentucky | Established as a National Park in 1916, the historic site preserves the early years of Lincoln's life with the enshrinement of...
Leadership During the Civil War
VIDEO | Licensed Battlefield Guide Doug Douds explains the importance of leadership, and the part that it played in the Civil War.
Battlefield Generals in the Civil War
VIDEO | Garry Adelman of the American Battlefield Trust discusses the role that each rank of general had during battles in the Civil War.
Step Into Ulysses S. Grant's Council of War
On May 21, 1864 war photographer Timothy O'Sullivan took a series of photos of Ulysses S. Grant's Council of War during the Overland Campaign. The...
Make History Your Students’ Favorite Subject!
Explore our library of FREE resources to engage your students in American history like never before.
