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Shenandoah Battlefields National Historic District Shenandoah Battlefields National Historic District
New Market, Virginia

From soldiers and generals to civilians--Shenandoah Valley Americans experienced the fu

Siege Museum Siege Museum
Petersburg, Virginia

The Siege Museum interprets civilian life in Petersburg before, during, and immediately

Stonewall Jackson House Stonewall Jackson House
Lexington, Virginia

From 1859 to 1861, this early 19th-century dwelling near the county courthouse was home

Stratford Hall Plantation Stratford Hall Plantation
Stratford, Virginia

Stratford Hall is one of the great houses of American history.

Texas Civil War Museum Texas Civil War Museum
Fort Worth, Texas

While the Civil War Museum is best known for its military collections, it also holds si

Texas Military Forces Museum Texas Military Forces Museum
Austin, Texas

In a comprehensive history of the Texas Military, the Museum features exhibits pertaini

The Cabildo The Cabildo
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Cabildo was the seat of colonial government in New Orleans, Louisiana; declared a N

Torreya State Park Torreya State Park
Bristol, Florida

This expansive and verdant state park features an opulent plantation including Civil Wa

West Baton Rouge Museum West Baton Rouge Museum
Port Allen, Louisiana

The West Baton Rouge Museum houses the only permanent collection of objects, photos, do

Yellow Bluff Fort Yellow Bluff Fort
Jacksonville, Florida

This military installation, constructed in 1862, allowed both Confederate and Union tro

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