History Needs Heroes Campaign
History Needs Heroes Preserve the Past, Inspire the Future A campaign to fund the preservation of the ACWM’s world-class collection of Civil …
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Book Talk with Victor Vignola - "Contrasts in Command: The Battle of Fair Oaks, May 31-June 1, 1862"
Virtual Book Talk The two-day battle was fought near the Confederate capital, with more than 11,000 casualties and the loss of the …
Solider of Destiny: Slavery, Secession, and the Redemption of Ulysses S. Grant
John Reeves is the author of A Fire in the Wilderness and The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee. He has taught European and American history …
Book Talk with Jon-Erik Gilot and Kevin R. Pawlak
Jon-Erik Gilot has been indelibly fascinated with Harpers Ferry since his first visit as a child—so much so that he later proposed …
Book Talk with Doug Crenshaw
In the spring of 1862, George McClellan and his massive army were slowly making their way up the Virginia Peninsula. Their goal: …
Book Talk with Bradley M. Gottfried
Follow the actions of both armies through the completion of the Overland Campaign. After the Wilderness fighting, the Army of the Potomac …
Book Talk with Chris Graham
How did a pair of stained glass windows dedicated to the memories of Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis empower a group …
Our event "Ulysses S. Grant: Life & Legacy - A Discussion with Joan Waugh" is now available to view!
Ulysses S. Grant brought about a U.S. victory during the American Civil War and went on to serve two terms as the …