Explore the American Civil War's history, causes like slavery and states' rights, key events including Gettysburg and ...

John Leach learned that his great-great grandfather served in the Civil War and was buried without a gravestone, so he did ...

Of all the NPS Civil War sites we visited, our favorite is probably Appomattox Court House National Historical Park that is particularly impressive. The visit was so enjoyable we decided to return ...

The first national recognition of the day occurred in 1870 at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring both United States and ...

The Civil War was entering its fifth year ... but few would continue fighting when they learned of the outcome at Appomattox. With Lee’s surrender, the war effectively came to an end.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is located in South Central Virginia. The park interprets the final events of ...

One might well wonder why an inland city was selected as the site of a Civil War naval museum. The answer is twofold.

Folks at the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park got the chance to play and watch how Civil War 'Base Ball' was played. Two games were held on July 6, one at 10 a.m. and another at 1 p ...

but many consider the surrender at Appomattox Court House to be the Civil War’s de facto conclusion. Much to Sims’ chagrin, the flag of truce ended up in Union hands. “(Union) Colonel ...