King George's Southern Soldiers
Many historians, students, or even casual enthusiasts of the American Revolution in the south are familiar with any one of the iconic paintings of...
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British Tactics and Conflicting Strategies in Executing the American Revolution
If we are to discuss the tactics used by the British government and its forces during the American Revolution, we must be aware of the various...
Balloons in the Civil War
Whimsical. Colorful. Recreational. Quaint. If you've only encountered balloons in modern contexts, you may struggle to imagine one striking fear in a...
Book: Vortex of Hell
The Civil War Trust had an opportunity speak with editor Patrick Schroeder about the recently released book, Vortex of Hell. This book, which focuses...
Book: Echoes from the Boys of Company H
The Civil War Trust recently sat down with author Neal Wixson to talk about his new book, Echoes from the Boys of Company H, an account about soldiers...
Yorktown Battlefield
Much of the 1862 Yorktown battlefield encompasses the 1781 battlefield of the American Revolution. Today, well preserved Union and Confederate...
Articles of Capitulation, Yorktown
The following document is the negotiated terms of surrender at Yorktown, Virginia between General Charles Lord Cornwallis and General George...
Peninsula Campaign of 1862
BATTLE MAP | American Battlefield Trust’s map of the 1862 Peninsula Campaign
The Vicinity of Richmond, and Peninsular campaign in Virginia
HISTORICAL MAP | Hare’s map of the vicinity of Richmond, and the Peninsular Campaign in Virginia, 1862
William Flora
Born in 1755 to free black parents in Portsmouth, Virginia, William Flora found himself drawn to the patriot cause when revolutionary fervor flooded...