Weekly Video

Enlisting in the Navy for World War II

Dr. Benjamin James, officer and beachmaster in the US Navy during World War II, describes how he joined the navy.

11 years ago

Why didn’t Lincoln Immediately Free the Slaves?

Abraham Lincoln did not issue the Emancipation Proclamation until January 1, 1863, nearly two years into the war. Why didn't…

11 years ago

A Civil War Surgeon’s Kit

Join us at the Pry Field Hospital Museum for a tour of the instruments used by a surgeon in the…

11 years ago

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…

11 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.

11 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…

11 years ago

Sickness and Disease during the Civil War

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

11 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…

11 years ago