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Civil War | Article

"The Year of Jubilee Has Come" - The First South Carolina Infantry at Camp Saxton

As Prince Rivers stood on a freshly constructed platform in the shade of moss-covered live oak trees at Camp Saxton, he looked down upon the faces of...

A portrait of Abraham Lincoln bordered by two American flags

Civil War | Article

10 Facts: The Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation is arguably one of the top ten most important documents in the history of the United States; however, it is also one of...

Civil War | Article

10 datos: La Proclamación de Emancipación

Podría decirse que la Proclamación de Emancipación es uno de los diez documentos más importantes de la historia de los Estados Unidos; sin embargo...

This is a photo of "General Orders, No. 3" appearing in a Galveston, Texas newspaper.

Civil War | Primary Source

General Order No. 3

The Civil War ended in the summer of 1865. Union General Gordon Granger and his troops traveled to Galveston, Texas to announce General Order No. 3 on...

This is a sketch of Abraham Lincoln addressing Union soldiers.

Civil War | Primary Source

Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.

Civil War | Quiz

How Well Do You Know the Emancipation Proclamation?

How well do you know the Emancipation Proclamation? Test the depth of your knowledge of Abraham Lincoln's famous proclamation!

Civil War | Area of Interest

The Emancipation Proclamation

Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. It stipulated that if the Southern states did not cease their...

This is a black and white photo of a band playing various instruments during the Juneteenth celebration.

Civil War | Quiz

How Well Do You Know Juneteenth?

How well do you know Juneteenth? Test your knowledge with our quiz!

Photograph of Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900

Civil War | Article

10 Facts: Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Learn about the history of this holiday —...

Civil War | Article

Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates General Order No. 3 which was issued by Major General Gordon Granger, who arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. The...

Civil War | Primary Source

Emancipation Proclamation Primary Source Questions

The Emancipation Proclamation granted freedom to the slaves in the Confederate States if the States did not return to the Union by January 1, 1863. In...