Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Gettysburg Battle Maps
This site provides three small maps depicting the troop alignments on the battlefield of Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Siege of Petersburg
Summarizes events of the Siege of Petersburg which took place from 1864-1865 during the Civil War.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Battle of Palmito Ranch
Describes the events surrounding the Battle of Palmito Ranch, which was the final land battle of the Civil War.
Other
Civil War Album: Site Photos: Battle of Harpers Ferry
A brief description of the attack on Harpers Ferry along with maps of Confederate troop placements and photos of how it looks today.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Lincoln's High Tech War
Describes the weaponry used during the Civil War, and some of the innovative technology that the Union's military forces employed. These included the minie ball, rifles, underwater torpedoes, the use of hot air balloons, and improved...
Other
Civil War Encyclopedia: Tullahoma Campaign
A good timeline and description of the Tullahoma Campaign and the military strategy of both the Union and Confederate commanders. Hyperlinks to additional information.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Battle of Gettysburg
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Gettysburg. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: The Battle of Gettysburg
Students learn about the Battle of Gettysburg which major event in the American Civil War on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Battle of Fort Sumter
Study the major event that started American Civil War on this site. Kids learn about the Battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Civil War Photographs Bull Run
These are fourteen actual photographs taken during the Civil War at the battlefield of Bull Run.
Other
Civil War: Civil War Timeline
Starting with February 9, 1861 as the date for the formation of The Confederate States of America and continuing through the years until May, 1865, this timeline of the Civil War provides the main events and battles fought. Timeline...
Other
Pocantico Hills Central School: The Civil War for Kids
Written and published by an elementary school class in New York, this site offers lots of information on the Civil War. You'll find pictures, maps, a timeline, and graphs. Learn about battles, leaders, uniforms, flags, and much more....
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: American Civil War for Kids
Kids learn about the American Civil War. How it started, battles fought, timeline, and major events on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Interesting Facts About the Civil War
Students can explore interesting Facts about the American Civil War when the North battled the South.
Other
Civil War Homepage: "Recollections of a Private"
This Civil War Homepage site provides some of the text to Goss's published account of the life of a soldier in the Civil War. Part I is a good second-hand look at the Battle of Bull Run. Part II, a march from Washington to Harper's Ferry...
Other
Mariners' Museum: Uss Monitor Center and Foundation
Experience the USS Monitor, the ironclad boat of the Civil War. With this resource, students can read and hear letters from sailors detailing their day-to-day life on board, learn about the history of the Monitor, and find out about the...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: A War to End Slavery: Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Children at War [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that takes students through an investigation of two key battles of the Civil War--Vicksburg and Gettysburg. Students determine why these battles...
Other
Texas Military Forces Museum: Battle of Palmetto Ranch 12 13 May 1865
Describes what happened during the last land battle of the Civil War, which took place at Palmetto Ranch (also spelled 'Palmito').
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Stonewall Jackson
"Stonewall" Jackson, a famous Confederate general, got his nickname during the Civil War. This site tells the story with photographs.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Newscast on the Battles of the Ironclad Ships
This lesson is on the ironclad ships and the battles that took place during the Civil War. Students will use the information from previous lessons to create a simulated newscast that takes place during an actual battle between ironclad...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Pea Ridge National Military Park: Colonel Stand Watie
A brief biography of Stand Watie, who was a colonel at the Battle of Pea Ridge, but became the only Native American general in the Civil War. From the National Park Service.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: James Longstreet (1821 1904)
Insightful biographical information on the life and career of James Longstreet who played a prominent role in the Civil War.
Other
Abraham Lincoln's White House: Joseph Hooker (1814 1879)
A description of Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker's military career in the Civil War. Read excerpts of letters from Abraham Lincoln to Hooker concerning his conduct. Fun to read.