Weekly Video

Saving Battlefields with the Civil War Trust

We join Garry Adelman, Director of History and Education at the Civil War Trust, to discuss the Trust's mission to…

9 years ago

How to Take a Civil War Photograph

Ever wondered how photographs were taken in the Civil War era? Photographer Rob Gibson takes us through the process.

9 years ago

Why the Name Devil’s Den?

In the mind of any Civil War buff, the words "Devil's Den" conjure up a striking vivid scene of fighting…

9 years ago

A Modern Day Civil War Photographer

Rob Gibson of Gettysburg, PA has made a career of recreating the techniques used by Civil War photographers. Learn his story…

9 years ago

Ed Bearss on the Western Theater of the Civil War

Ed Bearss, the famous NPS historian, discusses the Union strategy in the West during the Civil War, including the Anaconda…

9 years ago

Battlefield Photography in the Civil War

We have all seen some of the amazing pictures that were taken on the battlefield during the Civil War. Who…

9 years ago

Civil War Torpedoes

One of the most controversial weapons of the Civil War was the torpedo, what we would call a contact mine.…

9 years ago

French Charge the English Squares: Waterloo 200th

In this video from the Battle of Waterloo 200th anniversary reenactment, see French cavalry charge English squares - one of…

9 years ago

Battle of Waterloo 200th Reenactment

This past weekend thousands of reenactors gathered at Waterloo to commemorate one of the most important battles in European history!

10 years ago

Story of the Battle of Bentonville

The story of the last Confederate victory during the Civil War, as Johnston tried to stop Sherman's advance.

10 years ago