Links Index

Battlefields, Museums, Preservation Groups, And War Related Historic Sites
(Organized by state. Biographical, engagement or battle dates are in parentheses.)

ALABAMA

Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park-Located near Birmingham, Alabama, Brierfield, and nearby Tannehill Ironworks, forged ordnance and cooking utilities for the Confederate armies.

Fort Blakeley State Park (02-09 April 1865)-At this garrison near Mobile, Alabama, and nearby Spanish Fort (27 March 1865-08 April 1865) as well, some of the last major fighting of the war took place.

Historic Fort Gaines-This brick masonry fort on Dauphin Island guarded Mobile and Mobile Bay, until it capitulated on 23 August 1864.

Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park-Located near Birmingham, Alabama, Tannehill, and nearby Brierfield Ironworks, forged ordnance and cooking utilities for the Confederate armies.

ARKANSAS

Chalk Bluff Battlefield Park (01-02 May 1863)-This engagement near St. Francis, Arkansas ended Confederate Brig. Gen. John Sappington Marmaduke's (14 March 1833-28 December 1887) plans for invading Missouri. Historical markers along the park's walking trail tell the story.

Ditch Bayou Battlefield Park (06 June 1864)-The last significant engagement in Arkansas took place near the town of Lake Village. The ditch used by Confederates under Col. Colton Greene (1832-30 September 1900) still remains, and historical markers are located in nearby Lake Chicot State Park.

Jacksonport State Park-A strategic point for its access to the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers, this town was frequently occupied by both sides during the war. Jacksonport was also the site where Brig. Gen. Meriwether Jeff Thompson (22 January 1826-05 September 1876) surrendered the majority of remaining Confederate troops in North Arkansas on 05 June 1865.

Jenkins' Ferry State Park (30 April 1864)-A missed Confederate opportunity to destroy the withdrawing forces of Union Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele (14 January 1819-12 January 1868), but brought an effective end to Steele's efforts to unite with Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Prentice Banks (30 January 1816–01 September 1894) in the Red River Campaign (10 March 1864-22 May 1864).

Historic Washington State Park-After the loss of Little Rock to the Federals in September 1863, Washington Served as the Confederate Capitol of Arkansas.

Marks' Mills State Park (25 April 1864)-Confederate Maj. Gen. James Fleming Fagan (01 March 1828-01 September 1893) successfully destroyed a Union supply train bound for Pine Bluff.

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park (07 December 1862)-Although tactically a draw, this battle between Confederate Maj. Gen. Thomas Carmichael Hindman (28 January 1828-28 September 1868) and Union Brig. Gen. James Gilpatrick Blunt (21 July 1826-27 July 1881) and Brig. Gen. Francis Jay Herron (17 February 1837-08 February 1902) led to the end of Confederate presence in Northwest Arkansas.

Poison Spring State Park (18 April 1864)-Confederate forces under Brig. Gen. John Sappington Marmaduke (14 March 1833-28 December 1887) and Brig. Gen. Samuel Bell Maxey (30 March 1825-16 August 1895) defeated a Federal foraging expedition, sent out by Union Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele (14 January 1819-12 January 1868), resulting in the capture of nearly 200 supply wagons.

FLORIDA

Fort Clinch State Park-On the Atlantic ocean near Fernandina Beach, Florida is a brick masonry fort that was occupied by both sides during the war. The fort hosts several Union and Confederate living history encampments throughout the year.

Gamble Plantation State Historic Site-Located in Ellenton, Florida, this site is an example of a typical Florida sugar plantation. It was also (reputedly) used as a safe haven for Confederate cabinet member Judah Philip Benjamin (06 August 1811-06 May 1884) during his escape from the Federals in the closing days of the war.

Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site (06 March 1865)-Here, Confederates (mostly old men and boys) held off a Union invasion force intent on capturing the state capitol at Tallahassee. Because of their efforts, Tallahassee holds the distinction of being the only Confederate capitol east of the Mississippi River to not fall into Union hands.

Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site (20 February 1864)-Near Lake City, Florida, Union troops under Brig. Gen. Truman Seymour (24 September 1824-30 October 1891) were soundly defeated by Brig. Gen. Joseph Finegan's (17 November 1814-29 October 1885) Confederates.

San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park-This site in St. Marks, Florida has significance in several different time periods. During the war, it was the location of Confederate Fort Ward.

GEORGIA

Alexander H. Stephens State Historic Park-Located in Crawfordville, Georgia, this is the estate of Confederate Vice-President and Georgia Governor Alexander Hamilton Stephens (11 February 1812-04 March 1883).

Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum-Home of the world's largest painting / diorama, which depicts the Battle of Atlanta (22 May 1864).

Coastal Heritage Society-This group protects and manages several war related sites in the Savannah area including Fort Jackson, a brick masonry fortification which guarded the coastal approaches of the city.

Fort McAllister State Park-This park near Richmond Hill, Georgia contains a Confederate earthen fort which guarded the coast near Savannah, until it fell to Union Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman (08 February 1820-14 February 1891) on 13 December 1864. The fort has been fully restored to its appearance during 1863-1864.

Friends of Resaca Battlefield-Website home of a preservation group that is working to protect the grounds of this important conflict of the Atlanta Campaign (01 May 1864-08 September 1864) which took place on 13-15 May 1864.

Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site-Near Irwinville, Georgia, this was the site where Confederate President Jefferson Davis (03 June 1808-06 December 1889) was captured by Federal troops on 10 May 1865.

Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site (27 May 1864)-In this engagement of the Atlanta Campaign (01 May 1864-08 September 1864) "Stonewall of the West", Maj. Gen. Patrick Ronayne Cleburne (17 March 1828-30 November 1864), made a bold stand against the assaults of the Federal IV Corps under Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard (08 November 1830-26 October 1909).

Robert Toombs House State Historic Site-Located in Washington, Georgia, this was the home of ardent secessionist, Confederate cabinet member, brigadier general, and un-reconstructed Rebel Robert Augustus Toombs (02 July 1810-15 December 1885).

Stone Mountain Park-This park is very tourist trap oriented. Of historic value is the Confederate Hall Museum, "The War In Georgia" diorama, and the carving of President Jefferson Davis (03 June 1808-06 December 1889), Gen. Robert Edward Lee (19 January 1807-12 October 1870), and Lt. Gen. Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (21 January 1824-10 May 1863) on the mountain itself.

KENTUCKY

Battle For The Bridge Historic Preserve-This preserve embraces areas near Woodsonville and Munfordville, Kentucky which were significant to the battles of Rowlett's Station (17 December 1861), Munfordville (14-17 September 1862), and Green River Crossing (20-21 September 1862).

Columbus-Belmont State Park (07 November 1861)-Located in Western Kentucky, directly across the Mississippi River from Missouri, this park contains part of the battlefield of Belmont.

Historic Perryville Official Website (08 October 1862)-This battle marked the "High Tide" for the Confederacy in the Western Theatre. Following this clash with Union Brig. Gen. Don Carlos Buell (23 March 1818-19 November 1898) near Lexington, Kentucky, Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg (22 March 1817-27 September 1876) was seriously disillusioned. With all hopes of securing the state for the Confederacy failed, Bragg withdrew southward until the Battle Of Chickamauga, in North Georgia, the following year.

Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site-On 03 June 1808, Confederate President Jefferson Davis (03 June 1808-06 December 1889) was born near present day Fairview, Kentucky. A memorial was erected here in honor of Davis and his accomplishments.

Middle Creek National Battlefield (10 January 1862)-This was the site of an indecisive engagement near Prestonburg, Kentucky between Confederate Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall (13 January 1812-28 March 1872) and Col. (later U.S. President) James Abram Garfield (19 November 1831-19 September 1881). This led to the end of Confederate activity in Eastern Kentucky, until Gen. Braxton Bragg (22 March 1817-27 September 1876) and Lt. Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith's (16 May 1824-28 March 1893) Heartland Offensive in the summer and fall of 1862.

Mill Springs Battlefield Association (19 January 1862)-This battle ended Confederate Brig. Gen. Felix Kirk Zollicoffer (19 May 1812-19 January 1862) and Maj. Gen. George Bibb Crittenden's (20 March 1812-27 November 1880) expedition into Southeastern Kentucky, and the life of Zollicoffer As Well. Unprotected, the association works to aid battlefield preservation efforts.

Camp Wildcat (21 October 1861)-Now located within the Daniel Boone National Forest, this skirmish was one of the first Union victories in the struggle for control of Kentucky.

The Battle Of Tebbs Bend / Green River Bridge (04 July 1863)-Near Campbellsville, Kentucky, Confederate cavalry under Maj. Gen. John Hunt Morgan (01 June 1825-04 September 1864) made a costly and unsuccessful attempt to dislodge a much smaller Federal force which controlled access to the Lebanon-Campbellsville-Columbia Turnpike.

LOUISIANA

Confederate Memorial Hall-This museum in New Orleans, Louisiana hosts the second largest collection of Confederate artifacts in the world. Their holdings include over 125 original battle flags, 500 period photographs, many rare pistols, rifles, swords, and uniforms.

Fort Pike State Historic Site-This brick masonry fort which guarded Lake Borgne, Lake Pontchartrain, and the City of New Orleans, has a rich and lengthy history from the War of 1812 period through the War Between the States.

Mansfield State Historic Site-This park embraces the Battles Of Mansfield (08 April 1864) and Pleasant Hill (09 April 1864) which decisively gave Confederate Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor (27 January 1826-12 April 1879) the upper hand against Union Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Prentice Banks' (30 January 1816-01 September 1894) plans of taking the Red River region for the Union.

Port Hudson State Historic Site (21 May 1863-09 July 1863)-This Confederate garrison on the Mississippi River, though besieged and attacked constantly, held strong until after they received news of Vicksburg's surrender, when they capitulated as well.

MARYLAND

The Friends of South Mountain Battlefield-Contains information about the Battle of Boonesboro (South Mountain) (14 September 1862) which was the bloody precursor to Sharpsburg (Antietam) (17 September 1862).

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine-This museum in Frederick, Maryland studies wartime medicine and its impact on future medical practices. They hold a large collection of medical artifacts and papers that are War Between the States related.

MISSISSIPPI

Beauvoir-Jefferson Davis Home And Presidential Library-This was the post-war home of Confederate Chief Executive Jefferson Davis (03 June 1808-06 December 1889) in Biloxi, Mississippi. Virtually eradicated by Hurricane Katrina, keep an eye on this site to see the progress of restoration efforts.

Grand Gulf Military Park (29 April 1863)-Union Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's (27 April 1822-23 July 1885) intentions of reaching Vicksburg by landing troops here was soundly thwarted by artillery emplacements under Confederate Brig. Gen. John Stevens Bowen (30 October 1830-13 July 1863).

The Battle of Raymond, Mississippi (12 May 1863)-Contains information about this key battle of the Vicksburg Campaign (29 March 1863-04 July 1863) and the current effort to preserve the grounds on which it was fought.

MISSOURI

Battle of Carthage State Historic Site (05 July 1861)-Here, 4,000 of the Missouri State Guard under Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson (04 April 1806-06 December 1862) easily routed a much smaller Federal force under Union Col. Franz Sigel (18 November 1824-21 August 1902).

Battle of Athens State Historic Site (05 August 1861)-In the northernmost engagement west of the Mississippi River elements of the Missouri State Guard were defeated by a significantly smaller Federal contingent.

Battle of Lexington State Historic Site (13-20 September 1861)-Following up on success at Wilson's Creek (10 August 1861), forces under Confederate Maj. Gen. Sterling Price (20 September 1809-29 September 1867) besieged this federal garrison until it surrendered.

Confederate Memorial State Historic Site-This was the location of Missouri's post-war Confederate soldier's home. Within the park are a restored 106 year old chapel, Confederate veterans cemetery, and other interpretive exhibits.

Fort Davidson State Historic Site (27 September 1864)-In what is known as the Battle of Pilot Knob, Maj. Gen. Sterling Price (20 September 1809-29 September 1867) repeatedly assaulted this Federal earthen fortification resulting in high Confederate casualties. Despite forcing the enemy to withdraw, it allowed the Union time to organize efforts to successfully oppose Price's plans of securing St. Louis and the state itself.

NORTH CAROLINA

Averasboro Battlefield & Museum (15-16 March 1865)-Here, elements of Confederates under Lt. Gen. William Joseph Hardee (12 October 1815-06 November 1873) made an effort to oppose the Federal advance through the Carolinas. The museum and battlefield are maintained by a preservation group.

Bennett Place State Historic Site (26 April 1865)-Following the Battle of Bentonville (19-21 March 1865), and the surrender of Gen. Robert Edward Lee (19 January 1807-12 October 1870) at Appomattox a few weeks before (09 April 1865), Gen. Joseph Eggleston Johnston (03 February 1807-21 March 1891) surrendered Army of Tennessee to Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman (08 February 1820-14 February 1891) at this site near Durham, North Carolina.

Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site (19-21 March 1865)-This battle was the last major Confederate offensive of the war. Here, brave remnants of Army of Tennessee tried desperately to end the Union advance through North Carolina. Weeks later, the war would be over.

Brunswick Town / Fort Anderson State Historic Site-During the War Between the States, this was the site of Confederate Fort St. Philip's / Fort Anderson which guarded the Cape Fear River, until evacuated after the fall of Wilmington and Fort Fisher in January 1865.

C.S.S. Neuse State Historic Site-Located in Kinston, North Carolina, this park is involved in operations to salvage artifacts related to a Confederate ram with a rather unfortunate history.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site (07-27 December 1864; 13-15 January 1865)-This Confederate earthen fortification which guarded Wilmington, North Carolina was assaulted in two amphibious operations before finally falling on 15 January 1865. The fort has since been severely eroded by the Atlantic Ocean.

Fort Macon State Park (23 March 1862-26 April 1862)-This Confederate brick masonry fort in Carteret County, North Carolina withstood a lengthy siege until the walls were breached by rifled artillery fire whereby the garrison surrendered.

Morrisville Civil War Battlefield Preservation (13 April 1865)-Near Raleigh, North Carolina the last major cavalry clash of the war took place. The group behind this website avidly works to protect the memory of the battle and its landmarks.

Vance Birthplace State Historic Site-In Buncombe County, North Carolina is a re-construction of the log cabin that was the birthplace of Confederate Colonel, vehement States' Rights Governor, and later U.S. Senator, Zebulon Baird Vance (13 May 1830-14 April 1894). His brother, Confederate Brigadier General, and later U.S. Representative, Robert Brank Vance (24 April 1828-28 November 1899) was born here as well.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Rivers Bridge State Historic Site (02-03 February 1865)-This site near Ehrhardt was the location of the only major Confederate stand made in South Carolina against the advance of Union Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman (08 February 1820-14 February 1891).

TENNESSEE

Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (15-16 December 1864)-This battle was the final thrust of Gen. John Bell Hood's (29 June 1831-30 August 1879) disastrous Middle Tennessee Campaign (14 November 1864-23 January 1865). The battlefield practically lost to so-called progress and development, this group works to preserve what little is left of it.

Johnsonville State Historic Park (04-05 November 1864)-Even though Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest (13 July 1821-29 October 1877) inflicted $2.2 million in damages to Union transports, warehouses, and supply depots like the one here, it had no effect on disrupting the Federal advance through Georgia.

Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Association (31 December 1862)-Here, Union Col. Cyrus Livingston Dunham (16 January 1817-21 November 1877) and Col. John Wallace Fuller (28 July 1827-12 March 1891) attempted to cut off Confederate Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest (13 July 1821-29 October 1877) from withdrawing across the Tennessee River. Uttering the famous words, "charge them both ways," Forrest and his men responded, repelling Fuller, then pushing through Dunham's forces to Lexington, Tennessee and the river.

Save the Franklin Battlefield (30 November 1864)-Part of Gen. John Bell Hood's (29 June 1831-30 August 1879) Middle Tennessee Campaign (14 November 1864-23 January 1865), this battle inflicted heavy losses on the Confederate high command of Army of Tennessee including "Stonewall of the West," Maj. Gen. Patrick Ronayne Cleburne (17 March 1828-30 November 1864). The battlefield largely unprotected, this group works to preserve its memory.

TEXAS

Sabine Pass Battleground State Historical Park (08 September 1863)-Here, a tiny force of 46 Irish Confederates under the command of 1^st Lt. Richard William "Dick" Dowling (July 1838-23 September 1867) defeated a Federal flotilla of four gunboats and seven troop transports, capturing one of the gunboats and 200 Prisoners.

Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site-Site of the former post-war meeting place of UCV members of the Texas counties of Freestone and Limestone.
The park regularly hosts living history encampments in the spring.

VIRGINIA

New Market Battlefield State Historical Park (15 May 1864)-Here, Maj. Gen. John Cabell Breckinridge (16 January 1821-17 May 1875) and the Cadets of Virginia Military Institute ended Union Maj. Gen. Franz Sigel's (18 November 1824-21 August 1902) invasion of the Shenandoah Valley. It gave the Confederacy a short lived morale boost and kept the "Bread Basket of the Confederacy" providing for its troops.

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park (06 April 1865)-This battle resulted in the capture of nearly one-fourth of Gen. Robert Edward Lee's (19 January 1807-12 October 1870) forces, eight of his generals, and crucial supply wagons. In response, Lee cried "My God, has the Army dissolved?"

Staunton River Battlefield State Park (25 June 1864)-Here, old men and boys held off a larger Federal force, and preserved a railroad bridge vital to Army of Northern Virginia, then engaged at Petersburg.

Stratford Hall Plantation-This was the 18^th and early 19^th Century home of the Lee family in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Gen. Robert Edward Lee (19 January 1807-12 October 1870) was born here.

The Museum of the Confederacy-Website home of the White House of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia. The Museum of the Confederacy is the guardian of one of the largest collections of Confederate artifacts and documents in the world. Under multiple threats by development, unmotivated leadership within, the common "Anti-Confederate" culture of the 21^st Century at large, and sagging attendance over the past decade, time will tell whether this museum will survive or close its doors.

VARIOUS

Coastal Fortification on the Gulf of Mexico-Contains images and information about several brick masonry forts that were garrisoned by both sides during the course of the war.

Civil War Traveler-Contains information about visiting war related historic sites in Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The Blue and Grey Trail-Contains information about battles and historic sites located in north Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Civil War Preservation Trust-This group, through member donations, is able to save portions of important battlefields and historic sites so that they are not forever lost and forgotten.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SITES

Antietam National Battlefield (17 September 1862)-Here, Gen. Robert Edward Lee's (19 January 1807-12 October 1870) first invasion of the North ended in a tactical draw near Sharpsburg, Maryland.

Appomattox Court House National Historic Park (09 April 1865)-This park contains a re-construction of the McLean Home where Army Of Northern Virginia was surrendered.

Arkansas Post National Memorial (09-11 January 1863)-Located near Gillett, Arkansas, this was the site of Confederate Fort Hindman which guarded the Arkansas River.
Federal forces under Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter (08 June 1813-13 February 1891) and Maj. Gen. John Alexander McClernand (30 May 1812-20 September 1890)
successfully enveloped the garrison and forced its surrender.

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (10 June 1864)-Near Tupelo, Mississippi, Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest (13 July 1821-29 October 1877) boldly held off a larger Federal force with dismounted cavalry.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (16 August 1863-25 November 1863)-This park includes the smashing Confederate victory at Chickamauga (19-20 September 1863) in north Georgia, and the bitter defeats at Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, near Chattanooga, Tennessee (23-25 November 1863).

Fort Donelson National Battlefield (12-16 February 1862)-Here, Union Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant (27 April 1822-23 July 1885) won his first major victory of the war. Under his proposed terms of "Unconditional Surrender," the capture of Fort Donelson and its approximately 12,000 Confederate soldiers delivered a devastating blow to the Confederacy's early hopes of gaining Kentucky, as well as its defense of northern Tennessee. Even so, Col. Nathan Bedford Forrest (13 July 1821-29 October 1877) refused to surrender and managed to escape undetected and unscathed with his cavalry and a contingent of infantry.

Fort Moultrie National Monument-This fort was evacuated by Federal forces under Maj. Robert Anderson (14 June 1805-26 October 1871) which went to Fort Sumter, and was subsequently one of the locations used by the Confederacy to bombard the latter fortification.

Fort Pulaski National Monument (10-11 April 1862)-After heavy rifled artillery bombardment, this brick masonry fort on Tybee Island, near Savannah, Georgia was surrendered to the Federals.

Fort Sumter National Monument (12-13 April 1861)-Located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, the 34-hour bombardment and eventual surrender of this fort "officially" lit the spark that started the War Between the States.

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park-This park embraces two of Gen. Robert Edward Lee's (19 January 1807-12 October 1870) greatest victories: Fredericksburg (11-15 December 1862) and Chancellorsville (27 April 1863-06 May 1863). Also included are the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania Campaigns (04 May 1864-12 June 1864).

Gettysburg National Military Park (01-03 July 1863)-Here, Gen. Robert Edward Lee's (19 January 1807-12 October 1870) second invasion of the North culminated in a shattered assault on the third day by eleven brigades of Pickett's, Pettigrew's, Trimble's, and R.H. Anderson's Divisions against the Federal positions on Cemetery Ridge.

Gulf Islands National Seashore-This park consists of 150 miles of the Gulf Coast, from West Ship Island in Mississippi to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island in Florida. Three brick masonry forts are contained within the park: Forts Barrancas and Pickens, near Pensacola, Florida, and Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island in Mississippi.

Harper's Ferry National Historic Park-Located in West Virginia, this was once the location of a prominent armory. Today, abolitionist John Brown (09 May 1800-02 December 1859) is canonized here for his insurrectionist efforts on 16-18 October 1859. Harper's Ferry was also the site of one of the largest captures of U.S. troops ever, by Maj. Gen. Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (21 January 1824-10 May 1863), following the siege of the garrison there (12-15 September 1862).

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (27 June 1864)-Here, during the Atlanta Campaign (01 May 1864-08 September 1864), Union Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman (08 February 1820-14 February 1891) ordered a foolhardy frontal assault against Confederate Gen. Joseph Eggleston Johnston's (03 February 1807-21 March 1891) formidable defensive positions.

Manassas National Battlefield Park (21 July 1861; 29-30 August 1862)-This park contains the battlefields of First and Second Manassas.
The first battle was one of the first major conflicts of the war. The second, was a step toward Gen. Robert Edward Lee's (19 January 1807-12 October 1870) first invasion of the North.

Monocacy National Battlefield (09 July 1864)-In the summer of 1864, Lt. Gen. Jubal Anderson Early (03 November 1816-02 March 1894) made an attempt to carry the war away from Virginia. Although this battle was a victory for the South, it gave the Federals crucial time to reinforce Washington, D.C.'s defenses in preparation for any Confederate assault. Soon afterward, the last major invasion of the North would end.

Pea Ridge National Military Park (06-08 March 1862)-Also known as Elkhorn Tavern, this battle in northwest Arkansas was part of Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn's (17 September 1820-07 May 1863) failed efforts to secure Missouri for the Confederacy. Over 800 Cherokee Confederates took part in the conflict.

Pecos National Historical Park-This park in New Mexico contains the site of the Battle of Glorietta Pass (26-28 March 1862).
The battle marked the turning point of Confederate Brig. Gen. Henry Hopkins Sibley's (25 May 1816-23 August 1886) campaign in New Mexico and Arizona.

Petersburg National Battlefield (15 June 1864-02 April 1865)-Here, a nine and one-half months siege raged, ending in the loss of the Confederate capitol at Richmond and eventually the war.

Richmond National Battlefield Park-This park contains several of the battles of the Seven Days Campaign (25 June 1862-01 July 1862) and the brutal Battle of Cold Harbor (31 May 1864-12 June 1864).

Shiloh National Military Park (06-07 April 1862)-In southern Tennessee, this battle not only led to the loss of the Confederate rail system at Corinth, Mississippi, but also produced one of the greatest "what-if's" of the war.
Albert Sidney Johnston (02 February 1803-06 April 1862), said to be the South's greatest general at the time, bled to death from a severed femoral artery on the first day of battle.
Since then, many have wondered, "What if he had survived?"

Stones River National Battlefield (31 December 1862; 02 January 1863)-Near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg (22 March 1817-26 September 1876) and Union Maj. Gen. William Starke Rosecrans (06 September 1819-11 March 1898) fought to a bloody, but inconclusive, result.

Tupelo National Battlefield (13-14 July 1864)-This battle followed Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's (13 July 1821-29 October 1877) great defensive stand at Brices Cross Roads, Mississippi (10 June 1864).
Forrest's plan was to cut the supply lines of Union Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman (08 February 1820-14 February 1891), who was then advancing on Atlanta.

Vicksburg National Military Park (29 March 1863-04 July 1863)-Known as the "Gibraltar of the Confederacy," Vicksburg, Mississippi was key to winning (or losing) the war.
The loss of this city split the Confederacy in two and gave the Federals full control of the Mississippi River.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (10 August 1861)-This was one of the few battles where Confederates vastly outnumbered the Federals.
Fought near the town of Republic, Missouri, this engagement was also the first major battle west of the Mississippi River.

Clothing

COMMEMORATIVE

Dixie Outfitters-Manufactures unique Confederate flag, Southern Heritage, and War Between the States T-shirts, caps, and other apparel.

UNIFORM REPRODUCTIONS

C & D Jarnagin Company-Based In Corinth, Mississippi, Jarnagin is one of the finest purveyors of 18^th & 19^th Century garb.

Currency

CSA Currency.com-Contains information on Confederate paper currency, coins, stamps, and bonds.

Flags

REPRODUCTIONS

Richard R. Gideon Flags-There are certainly cheaper suppliers of generic modern nylon Confederate flags, but Gideon is one of the best for reproductions of actual regimental banners.

RESEARCH

Flags of the Confederacy-For those interested in serious study of the Confederate flags, including the origins of their designs, flag construction, and variants.

Forgotten Confederates
(Ethnic Groups and the War Between the States.)

American Indian Confederate Heritage-Contains rosters of staff officers and enlisted men, as well as brief organizational summaries of Confederate Indian regiments.

Association to Commemorate the Chinese Serving in The American Civil War-Several Chinese have been discovered in both the Union and Confederate armies, but the search has proven quite difficult.
This website is dedicated to fulfilling that quest.

Hispanic Confederate Heritage-Contains a listing of many of the Hispanic Confederate commissioned officers.

Jews in the Civil War-Hosts a database of Jewish WBTS Veterans and papers from and about prominent Jewish people during the war.

37^th Texas Cavalry (Terrell’s)-Website home of a racially integrated Confederate mounted and dismounted cavalry reenactment group.
They also have a wealth of information regarding historical American Indian, Asian, Black, and Hispanic Confederates.

The Thomas Legion-The story of the Thomas Legion, which was comprised of both White and Cherokee Confederate soldiers from Western North Carolina.

Genealogical Organizations

Sons of Confederate Veterans-A men's organization dedicated to the memory of the Confederacy and its soldiers.
Members are descendents of Confederate officers and enlisted men.

United Daughters of the Confederacy-A women's organization dedicated to the memory of the Confederacy and its soldiers.
Members are descendents of Confederate officers and enlisted men.

General Genealogical Resources

RootsWeb-A useful source for finding basic "roadmap" data (which you should then verify by traditional research methods).
Most valuable, is the WorldConnect search engine.

U.S. GenWeb-Provides free access to genealogical databases, organized by state.

Poetry and Music

Poetry and Music of the War Between the States-Hosts poems and songs written during or about the war, its events and people.
Both sides are well represented.

Regimental Histories

CONFEDERATE REGIMENTS

Confederate Regimental History Links-Contains links to rosters and regimental histories of Confederate units.

UNION REGIMENTS

Union Regimental History Links-Contains links to rosters and regimental histories of Union units.

REGIMENTS OF BOTH SIDES

Civil War Rosters by State-Contains links to rosters and regimental histories for many Union and Confederate units.

Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System-Run by the National Park Service.
Of key interest, is the ability to search the directory of soldiers' names and regiments for which the National Archives has records.

WBTS General Research Links

Civil War Field Fortifications-Provides basic information on the design, construction, and use of field fortifications.

Civil War Sites Advisory Commission-Has battle summaries of the principal engagements and campaigns.

The Civil War Artillery Page-Discusses the ammunition, function, tactics, and weapons of artillery.

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies-Run by Cornell University. Provides free online access to the original 128 volume set.
(Unfortunately, there is NO online source for viewing Janet B. Hewett's invaluable 100 volume supplement.)

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies-Run by Cornell University. Provides free online access to the 30 volume set.

Various Pro-South / Pro-Confederate Websites

Southern Heritage News And Views-Charles Demastus' free e-mail based newsletter for Southern Heritage and political news.