Civil War

This little brick tunnel built by Confederate forces was used to conduct surprise attacks on the railroad.

This brick-lined pedestrian walkway was once a railway tunnel used during the Civil War.

An unprepossessing stone marks the last resting place of one of the most accomplished Native Americans in history.

The site of the notorious Camp Sumter Prison is now a peaceful memorial.

Home of the only civilian casualty at the Battle of Gettysburg.

This tree is a living witness to the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.

This monument marks the beginning journey of a wounded soldier's leg that ended up almost two states away.

The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.

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.