Jefferson Davis’s Grave: Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond
The Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, was established in 1847. It’s one of the most famous cemeteries in the South. It is known for its rolling hills, winding paths, and stunning views of the James River. This cemetery is the burial site of two U.S. presidents—James Monroe and John Tyler—as well as thousands of Confederate soldiers, generals, and notable figures, including Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Whether you are a Civil War buff, a historical scholar, or simply an avid traveler, visiting Davis’s grave offers a thought-provoking journey into America’s past. We visited on a cool, wet morning in the [...]
Fort Harker: A Forgotten Civil War Site
Explore the historic Fort Harker in northern Alabama. Walk through the Civil War-era earthworks and learn about this forgotten piece of history.
Gathland State Park: A Visitors Guide
Little known Gathland State Park is near Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland. It's also an easy drive from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. The park features Civil War history and a memorial dedicated to journalists.
Cedar Mountain Battlefield: Following in Stonewall Jackson’s Bootprints
Cedar Mountain Battlefield is six miles southwest of Culpeper, Virginia. The battle was the site of Stonewall Jackson's final solo command.
Yellow Bluff State Historic Park: See Civil War Earthworks in Florida
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park is near Jacksonville, Florida. The park preserves original Civil War earthworks designed by Robert E. Lee.
Chickamauga’s Ghost: The Legend of Old Green Eyes
Old Green Eyes is an apparition that roam Chickamauga Battlefield. It's thought to be the head of a Confederate soldier forever searching for his body.
Ghosts of Antietam’s Irish Brigade marching to their death along the bloody lane
The bloodiest battle of the Civil War was the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Today, its rumored ghosts of the Union's Irish Brigade roam the bloody lane, softly singing "Fah-ah-bah-lah" as they march to their deaths.
U.S. Grant Birthplace State Historic Park
The Grant Birthplace State Historic Park is near Cincinnati and preserves the birthplace of Civil War General and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. He was who was born there in 1822.
Perryville Battlefield: One of the Best Preserved Civil War Battlefields
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site is near Lexington, Kentucky has been virtually undeveloped since the Civil War. Today, visitors following the footprints and see the same views that soldiers did in 1862.
