Curated OER
National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Main Western Theater, 1863
From this site you can get a list of the major campaigns in the main Western Theater in 1863. Clicking on the links will take you to a description of each battle in each campaign.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Franklin
Animated map shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies prior to and during the Civil War battle at Franklin, Tennessee, in 1864.
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: Conclusion: Did the Civil War End at Appomattox?
While the American Civil War officially ended at the Battle of Appomattox, Confederate sensibilities ran deep and it was not until the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s that blacks were able to fully assert their equality....
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Turning Points in the Civil War
Article detailing the turning points of the Civil War, including the battles at Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, along with the Emancipation Proclamation and Sherman's March. Link to virtual tour of Gettysburg battlefield.
Kidport
Kidport Reference Library: The Civil War
Here is a summary of the factors that led to the Civil War. You can also link to pages with photos on battles, forts, communication, hospitals, and more.
University of South Florida
Florida's Role in the Civil War; "Supplier of the Confederacy"
Although geographically out of the main battle sites of the Civil War, Florida played an important role in the Confederacy. Find out how Florida helped in the Civil War and read about the battles that were fought there.
Other
Vermont in the Civil War: Lest We Forget
This site is dedicated to Vermont, and its involvement in the Civil War. Use the topics on the left to navigate the site to find information about the Vermont units involved, battles fought, a timeline, and personal accounts of Vermont...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Native Americans in the Civil War
An account of the Native American participation in the Civil War in both the Union and Confederate armies. Includes discussion of the beginnings of the Indian Wars, which continued after the conclusion of the Civil War. From the Civil...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Stones River
A source for several articles about the Battle of Stones River. You can find a description of the battle, a battlefield map, as well as the official Orders of Battle of both the Union and Confederate armies.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Chancellorsville
Loads of information! Read a short description of the actual Battle and a piece that was written by Maj. Gen. Couch after the War, and much more. Includes the official descriptions and descriptions of the battle from various sources.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Palmito Ranch
Describes the battle and skirmishes that took place at Palmito Ranch, which was the final land battle of the Civil War. Includes links to articles on the battle, and biographies of the Union Commander, Col. Theodore H. Barrett, and the...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Civil War Battles 1861
A review of the battles from the American Civil War throughout 1861. From Fort Sumter to Fredericksburg identify each of the battles.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Civil War Battles (Part 1)
Take a look at the details of the early battles of the American Civil War from 1861-1862.
Son of the South
Son of the South: Civil War Overview
This site gives a broad overview of the Civil War with a heavy emphasis on battles, strategy, and the overall cost of this troublesome time in US history.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Bull Run
Outline of the Civil War Battle of Bull run with informational text, fun facts for students, map and video [3:00] about Abraham Lincoln.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System
The place to go for information on the soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War in both the Confederate and Union military. Use the searchable database to locate basic information about the 6.3 million men who served on both...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War Battles for Kids
Resource for students of all ages on the Civil War. Students will find information through maps and links to information on military technology, battle strategy. Includes annotated timeline, outline of battles and video [3:00] on Abraham...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Corinth: Civil War for Kids
Article on Civil War Battle of Corinth in which students can explore the fun facts, maps, and video [3:00] on the topic.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: American Civil War Battles
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about American Civil War battles. Explore Civil War military conflicts on land and sea, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Use maps and documents to...
Son of the South
Son of the South: Civil War Battles
Utilize the wealth of primary sources on this site to research the key battles of the Civil War. This easy to navigate site has primary sources that include pictures, maps, and newspapers from the Civil War era.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Seven Days in History
Noted Civil War historian Gary Gallagher offers this informative analysis of the Seven Days' Battles, the end of the Peninsula Campaign. Read about Robert E. Lee's strategy and the Confederate protection of their capital, Richmond.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Reminiscences of the Civil War by John B. Gordon
An online excerpt from the memoirs of Confederate General John B. Gordon who fought at the Battles of Bull Run, Antietam and Gettysburg. The account gives an insight into the mindset of the Confederate leaders during the Civil War.
Success Link
Success Link: Civil War 1861 1865
An eight-lesson unit on the Civil War using Patricia Beatty's young adult novel, Charley Skedaddle, as the unifying text. Geared mainly for middle school, but certainly has good information for high school students as well.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Economic Aspects of the Civil War: A New Economy of War
The "Breadbasket of the Confederacy", the Shenandoah Valley, depended on the rail lines to distribute food to both the troops and the civil population of the South. Read about the economic war that was waged hand in hand with the...