The Civil War Museum is open.
The main exhibit area, "The Fiery Trial" is still
under construction and not currently open to
the public. The Resource Center, "Maple Leaf"
exhibit, and gift shop are now open.

About the Exhibits

Personal stories of people from all walks of life and circumstances are illustrated in the exhibits. Men, women and children from various ethnic and social backgrounds all experienced life during and after the Civil War in different ways. It is through these personal stories that visitors learn about the causes and effects of the Civil War.

Click below to see renderings of a few of the exhibits.

Permanent Gallery

The 15,000 square foot permanent gallery features life-scale, immersive "you-are-there" experiences.

Iron Road to War

Museum visitors board the train and travel east to the battlefront; fellow passengers (soldier, free black man, and others) share their personal stories.

Seeing the Elephant

Digital technology puts the visitor in the midst of a Civil War battle.

Veterans Gallery

The Veterans Gallery is a tribute to veterans of all wars.