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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. Now, during the 150th anniversary of our nation's internal struggle - interest is at an all time high.

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...

Frederick Douglass: Fighter for Freedom
Douglass became a power figure in the abolishionist movement...

Civil War 1861 - 1865

The American Civil War - A House Divided This presentation takes us from the foundation of our nation through key events and differences which led...	The Springfield Rifle in the Civil War This short but informative video presents the Springfield rifle, its manufacture, how it works. It includes a civil war...
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...	The Matthew Brady Story Matthew Brady is renound for chronicling the events, place and people of the American Civil War...
The Civil War Economy The U.S. economy changes during these years of civil war by instituting paper...	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...
Overview of the Civil War This brief explanation of the culture of the soldier on each side of this War Between the States and its long lasting effects.	The Clara Barton Story A dramatic reenactment of her humanitarian work on the Antietam Battlefield during the American Civil War draws from her own writings...
Fort Monroe in the Civil War Fort Monroe in Virginia was a Union stronghold during the Civil War. It had a front row seat for the battle between the ironclad ships..	In the Border States A 1910 silent movie from film pioneer D.W. Griffith which takes place during the Civil War.
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...	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.
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.	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...

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 ...
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...	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...

President Lincoln

The Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln delivers his famous Gettysburg Address in this short re-enactment. The night before, instead of speaking...	Abraham Lincoln This 1930 biography of Abraham Lincoln is one of the last movies made by early film great D.W. Griffith...
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...	More Lincoln Videos

Reconstruction & Beyond

Confederate General 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.