Richmond, Virginia, served as the capital of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War from May 8, 1861, before that date the capital...

The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil...

Battles of the American Civil War were fought between April 12, 1861, and May 12–13, 1865 in 19 states, mostly Confederate (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida...

The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North")...

The American state of Virginia became a prominent part of the Confederacy when it joined during the American Civil War. As a Southern slave-holding state...

The bibliography of the American Civil War comprises books that deal in large part with the American Civil War. There are over 60,000 books on the war...

who address the origins of the American Civil War agree that the preservation of the institution of slavery was the principal aim of the eleven Southern...

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the American Civil War: American Civil War – civil war in the United States of...

During the American Civil War, sexual behavior, gender roles, and attitudes were affected by the conflict, especially by the absence of menfolk at home...

During the American Civil War, an assortment of small arms found their way onto the battlefield. Though the muzzleloader percussion cap rifled musket was...

were a wide variety of weapons used during the American Civil War, especially in the early days as both the Union and Confederate armies struggled to arm...

border state of key importance in the American Civil War. It officially declared its neutrality at the beginning of the war, but after a failed attempt by...

The Richmond National Battlefield Park commemorates 13 American Civil War sites around Richmond, Virginia, which served as the capital of the Confederate...

for the U.S. and its government existed in the more rural areas. Louisiana declared that it had seceded from the Union on January 26, 1861. Civil-War era...

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland remained officially neutral throughout the American Civil War (1861–1865). It legally recognized the belligerent...

The eastern theater of the American Civil War consisted of the major military and naval operations in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland...

U.S. states that declared secession and warred against the United States during the American Civil War. The states were South Carolina, Mississippi,...

Contraband was a term commonly used in the US military during the American Civil War to describe a new status for certain people who escaped slavery or...

At the time of the American Civil War (1861–1865), Canada did not yet exist as a federated nation. Instead, British North America consisted of the Province...

the capabilities of the forces that fought the American Civil War. Understanding these capabilities should give insight into the reasoning behind the...

seceded to form the Confederate States of America (CSA), also known as the Confederacy or South, during the American Civil War. The Union was led by...

The U.S. state of West Virginia was formed out of western Virginia and added to the Union as a direct result of the American Civil War (see History of...

The city of Winchester, Virginia, and the surrounding area, were the site of numerous battles during the American Civil War, as contending armies strove...

California's involvement in the American Civil War included sending gold east to support the war effort, recruiting volunteer combat units to replace...

African Americans, including former enslaved individuals, served in the American Civil War. The 186,097 black men who joined the Union Army included 7...

The American Civil War was the most widely covered conflict of the 19th century. The images would provide posterity with a comprehensive visual record...

The conclusion of the American Civil War commenced with the articles of surrender agreement of the Army of Northern Virginia on April 9, at Appomattox...

relocated to the Houston Museum of African American Culture on June 17, 2020. American Civil War portal Texas portal Confederate States of America – animated...

The Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Virginia, was the biggest ironworks in the Confederacy during the American Civil War, and a significant factor in...

The Battle of Richmond, Kentucky, fought August 29–30, 1862, was one of the most complete Confederate victories in the war by Major General Edmund Kirby...