Videos

The Story of Andersonville Prison

The story of the prisons of the Civil War is a very sad one. Thousands of men died from disease…

10 years ago

The Death of General Albert Sidney Johnston

An interview with NPS ranger Chris Mekow about the death of Albert Sidney Johnston at the Battle of Shiloh.

10 years ago

The Friendship of Salem

Come with us aboard the Friendship in Salem harbor, a replica of a 1797 American East Indiaman, and discuss the…

10 years ago

Sickness and Disease during the Civil War

Discover the number one cause of death and suffering during the Civil War - disease.

10 years ago

Origins of Boxing Day

Boxing Day is widely celebrated in countries that are part of the British Commonwealth. It's origins are obscure, but they…

10 years ago

History of the Holidays

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10 years ago

History of Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims to “Franksgiving”

Explore with us the history of the thanksgiving, on it's 150th year of annual celebration, rrom the feasts of ancient…

10 years ago

History of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, which he gave at the commemoration of the Gettysburg Cemetery on November 19, 1863 was only…

10 years ago

A Civil War Ambulance

Join us at the Pry Field Hospital Museum to see a reconstruction of a Civil War ambulance.

10 years ago