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The American Civil War
The war between the states lasted only four years, yet claimed more American lives than any other war and continues to fascinate the imaginations of people of all ages. Watch them for FREE!
Prelude to the Civil War
Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin
The textile industry and the South was revolutionized when Eli Whitney invented a machine to separate the seeds from the cotton. From here, the cotton industry flourished and helped set the economy for the south.
Frederick Douglass: Fighter for Freedom
As an escaped slave, Douglass became a power figure in the abolishionist movement and even an advisor to President Abraham Lincoln and recruited African Americans for the Union Army.
More about Slavery in America 
Kansas Pacific
Before the outbreak of the Civil War, Captain John Nelson, a U. S. Army officer is assigned to ensure the construction of the Kansas-Pacific Railroad. However, southern sympathizers are intent on sabotaging the effort.
Santa Fe Trail
A fictional drama based on the era just before the Civil War which includes J.E.B. Stuart, George Armstrong Custer, Robert E. Lee and the exploits of abolishionist John Brown.
Civil War 1861 - 1865
The American Civil War
This presentation takes us from the foundation of our nation through key events and differences which led to the tumultous divide between the North and the South known as the American Civil War.
The Civil War Soldier
The American Civil War pitted north against south and brother against brother and culture against culture.
The Civil War Economy 
This is an overview of naval activity during the War between the States. It highlights the signifcance of sea power during the war as well as the use of ironclad vessels.
Songs of the Civil War
These songs of the Civil War are performed in costume by members of the United States military. Songs include: Tenting on the Old Campground, Bonnie Blue Flag, Ora Lee, Dixie, and Rally 'Round the Flag.
The Civil War
From the secession of the South to Lee's surrender at Appomatox, this film uses modern and period images as well as battle reenactments to highlight the key points of the American Civil War.
The General
The General is a classic, silent movie comedy. Loosely based on a real story of the time, Buster Keaton plays an engineer who tries to recover the General, a steam engine stolen by Union troops. Great locomotive scenes!
The Amazing 2-Frame Civil War Movies of the 1860s
From our Activities section, static photos from the Civil War come alive in
these unique 2-frame movies. These images, nearly 150 years old, are presented in a new light & you'll learn how its done. Don't forget to zoom in.
The Battle of Balls Bluff
This is a short, but informative telling of the course of events during the Civil War battle of Balls Bluff in 1861 - it is presented by visitloudoun.org.
The Cumberland Gap
This film explores the geography and history of the Cumberland Gap and covers its role in opening the West to settlement and its time during the Civil War.
Drums in the Deep South
Fictional drama about 2 friends who end up on opposite sides in the American Civil war. The film centers around a confederate plan to slow down Sherman's march on Atlanta.
Civil War Naval Battles
Monitor and the Merrimac
A short telling of the clash between the two iron-clad sea vessels of the Civil War.
Hearts in Bondage: Monitor and the Merrimac
A well-made Civil War drama centering around the battle between the two famous iron naval vessels. The film contains good scenes of the Monitor and the Merrimac in action.
Naval Activity during the Civil War
This is an overview of naval activity during the War between the States. It highlights the signifcance of sea power during the war as well as the use of ironclad vessels.
Admiral David Farragut
Admiral David Farragut served the United States Navy during the Civil War. He held the positions of first rear admiral, vice admiral, and full admiral of the Navy. He is best known for his victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay...
President Lincoln
The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln delivers his famous Gettysburg Address in this short re-enactment. The night before, instead of speaking to the crowds outside his window, he makes a request that the band play Dixie.
Abraham Lincoln
This 1930 biography of Abraham Lincoln is one of the last movies made by early film great D.W. Griffith. It stars Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln. It gives a good overview of his life, presidency during the Civil War.
Nor Long Remember - Gettysburg Address
This is a re-enactment of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It is setup by presenting opinions and commentary by people of the time. Another version of the Gettysburg Address is listed above.
More about President Abraham Lincoln
Reconstruction & Beyond
Confederate Soldier Dies at 99
1949: Surviving members of the United Confederate Veterans attend the funeral of their commander, General James W. Moore. Moore joined the confederate army at the age of 13, died at the age of 99 and was buried in AL.
