Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
St. Louis, Missouri | This museum's exploration of the personal life of General Grant provides the context for understanding his military leadership...
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Greenville, Tennessee | Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life and work of the nation's 17th President and preserves his two homes...
President Lincoln, writing the Proclamation of Freedom
Lithograph of Lincoln writing the Emancipation Proclamation.
Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum
Harrogate, Tennessee | The site houses one of the most diverse Lincoln and Civil War collections in the country.
Lincoln Amphitheater and Lincoln State Park
Lincoln City, Indiana | The 1,747-acre park features 10 miles of hiking trails through the region where Abraham Lincoln spent his youth.
John Newton
“One of the most widely known engineers of the country” according to The Independent. John Newton is usually remembered for two particular events in...
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