In honor of Juneteenth, here are a few documents in the American Civil War Museum’s collection associated with emancipation and its celebration, including an illustration from 1877.
While the federal constitution is usually given pride of place in our national narrative, individual state constitutions continue to be the driving force behind our national debates. This exhibition is […]
The conflict isn’t over after the the war in 1865. How do Americans reconcile with the weight and cost of the war while trying to reunify the nation and welcome […]
At the American Civil War Museum, we see the complex, messy, and multifaceted history the monuments on Monument Avenue represent. Ultimately, history is never static, but always present. Each generation […]
What does Memorial Day mean to you? Is it just cookouts? Solemn appreciation for the nation’s dead? Do you think it has different meanings to different people? Explore what Memorial […]
Short oral histories of people connected to Intrepid' s collections , including veterans, a Concorde pilot and the former head of NASA.
Hear from tour guide Annette Melendez, as she talks about the role of African-American sailors in World War II and the brave men of Gun Tub 10 who served on […]
Linking the beauty and simplicity of the Taps bugle call with the symbolism of the Liberty Memorial Tower, Taps at the Tower is presented each evening at sunset. People are […]
Established during the Civil War, Arlington National Cemetery is a testament to the incredible service and sacrifice of our many men and women in the Armed Forces. Our self-guided walking […]
Were the options clear cut for people going into the American Civil War? Who were making those decisions and why? Join us in thinking about what informed choices for Americans […]
Were the options clear cut for people going into the American Civil War? Who were making those decisions and why? Join us in thinking about what informed choices for Americans […]
Within steps of the Atlanta History Center Museum, reflect on the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—the United States of America.