Civil War

A renowned Civil War veteran, this Bald eagle now presides over the Wisconsin State Assembly.

This former Union fort commands a fine view of downtown Cape Girardeau and the Mississippi River.

The beloved, war-tested mascot of a Union regiment graces their battlefield monument.

A historic cemetery with unique artwork, a Civil War fort, and also happens to be the site of the Battle of Bladensburg.

The most historic church in Fairfax County played a role in the creation of the American Red Cross.

One of the oldest train stations still standing in Virginia played a vital role during the Civil War.

This air raid shelter from the Spanish Civil War is now a museum dedicated to the history of the city's bombardment.

This 15-foot tall obelisk commemorating the Philadelphia-Baltimore railroad connection sat neglected for over a century.

This modernist cinema has survived war and reconstruction to become a symbol of Lebanon’s revolutionary spirit.

One of two identical monuments marking the sites of military training encampments in Peoria, Illinois.

This ancient fort overlooks the site of a disastrous retreat from the English Civil War.

A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.

This historic furnace was once used to produce cannonballs during the Civil War.

This mansion was made famous by its colorful cast of owners and location along the Sante Fe Trail.

The rare American Civil War-era weapon was never fired in anger.