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Discover the places where heroes were born and history was made. Covering 31 states, the District of Columbia, and three foreign countries, Civil War Sites is your official travel guide to more than 600 battlefields, antebellum mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and other Civil Warrelated destinations that are part of the Civil War Discovery Trail. Whether you're a Civil War buff or planning a family trip to explore our nations past, this easy-to-use, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date guide takes you to the places where heroes were born and history was made. Inside you'll find:
More than 600 Civil Warrelated site listings, organized by region and listed alphabetically by state
Specific directions, hours, admission fees, discounts, and contact information Helpful maps to orient you to site locations
Information about reenactments and special events
A brief historical look at a nation divided Civil War Preservation Trust Civil War Preservation Trust is a private, nonprofit organization with 70,000 members across the country. The organizations mission is to promote appreciation and stewardship of our nation's historical, cultural, and environmental heritage through preservation of significant Civil War sites and through supporting preservation and education programs.
Synopsis
This easy-to-use guide, completely revised and updated in clear, concise prose, features more than hundreds of sites in 31 states--solemn battlefields, gracious mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more. Specific directions, hours, and contact information help to plan the trip; evocative description and detailed maps help orient you when you're there. Also, boxed sidebars highlight select people and events of the Civil War.
Synopsis
This guide is the perfect Civil War buff travel companion, with exact directions and brief descriptions of all the important battle sites of the era.
About the Author
The Civil War Preservation Trust is a private, nonprofit organization with more than 36,000 members across the country.