Providing everything from steamboats to cannons to war heroes, the “Iron City” and its surroundings were crucial suppliers to the Union Cause.
Learn about civilian life during the Civil War, hear the stories of its courageous victims and find out how a secret meeting helped turn the tide for the Union cause.
If you listen closely, you can almost hear the roar of cannons in this fateful corner of Pennsylvania. Learn about the big battles, the small sacrifices and everything in between.
America was born, tested and transformed in Philadelphia. Learn how the region overcame Southern sympathies to become a Union stronghold and a leading center of political freedom.
Plan your trip to Pennsylvania with the Commonwealth’s official tourism site and discover the roots of our nation’s heritage.
Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers and citizens who forged a stronger nation. Discover the Civil War where it happened on this journey through Dutch Country Roads.
Follow our Civil War Road Show as it travels around the state for a multi-dimensional Civil War experience.
Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division, 1862
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Get personal with the Civil War. Hear the Gettysburg Address, see Civil War artifacts and navigate the timeline and map.
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