John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth will always be attached to the name of the president he assassinated. As an actor, he knew his way around a theater, but, on the...
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Stalking John Wilkes Booth
After John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln, the nation in mourning was left searching for an assassin and the conspirators.
Effects of War: Traditional Elementary Civil War Lesson Plan
Grades: Elementary Approximate Length of Time: 50 minutes Goal: Students will be able to state the effects of the Civil War. Objectives: Students will...
What Hath We Here?
Initially you might wonder how “The Bard of Avon” — William Shakespeare (ca. 1564-1616) — possibly has a place in Civil War history. But once you...
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Home and Museum
Waldorf, Maryland | The museum houses a large number of items belonging to the Mudd Family.
Effects of War: Traditional Middle School Lesson Plan
Grades: Middle School Approximate Length of Time: 50 minutes Goal: Students will identify and discuss the effects of the American Civil War...
Surratt House Museum
Clinton, Maryland | The house, built in 1852, served as the Surratts' home, a tavern, hostelry, post office, and polling place, as well as a safe...
The President Has Been Shot
Photo essay from exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to photograph surviving artifacts of the assassination and ensuing investigation, trials and...
Civil War to Civil Rights: Downtown Heritage Trail
Washington, DC | The Center Loop, the heart of the downtown heritage trail along Seventh, F, and 10th streets, focuses on Washington at the time of...
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. Sworn in on March 4, 1861, he faced a nation in crisis. Enraged by the election of a candidate...
Ten Facts: Boston during the American Civil War
Learn more about Boston's role in the Civil War.
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Learn About the Civil War in One Day
Learn about the Civil War in one day. Here's how to get started: Gain a quick overview of the Civil War: Browse the Civil War Timeline to help put the...