The Civil War:
A Virtual Tour

(Elective)

by:
 Lauren Day-Lewis
SLM 521
Fall 2004





Introduction:  This virtual field trip will take you on a tour of the Civil War.  Click on each of the following links to view Civil War exhibits, visit Civil War battlefields, and see other pictures of the Civil War.  



National Museum of American History-Civil War -  
Learn how the Civil war began and see pictures of different people and places in the Civil War.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/exhibition/flash.html

                     


Fredericksburg Battlefield Tour -
View photographs from points on the Civil War battlefield of Fredericksburg, VA.  See Robert E. Lee's Hill, the Kirkland Monument and the National Cemetery, as well as other places.
http://home.att.net/~hallowed-ground/fburg_virtual_tour.htm




Gettysburg National Military Park
Take this tour to learn more about the Battle of Gettysburg.  This battle took place in 1863 and was one of the most critical battles of the Civil War.
http://www.nps.gov/gett/getttour/main-in.htm

                           


Gettysburg Camp Life
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Now, learn more about life at camp during the Civil War.  This tour will show you what soldiers did to pass the time, items made by soldiers, and things they did to survive.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/gettex/index.htm




Dayton, Ohio Veteran-Guided Tour -
Go on a Veteran Guided tour and view tons of pictures and exhibits from the Civil War.  See pictures of buildings, parade ground, and land.
http://www.dayton.med.va.gov/museum/