Civil War Sites: Official Guide to Battlefields, Monuments, and More: The Official Guide to Battlefield, Monuments, and More - Softcover

The Civil War Preservation Trust is a private, nonprofit organization with more than 36,000 members across the country. Their 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.

Easy-to-use, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, Civil War Sites is your indispensable travel guide to more than 500 Civil War-related sites in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Whether you're a Civil War buff or just interested in planning a family trip to explore our nation's past, this authoritative guide is for you.
With Civil War Sites in hand, visit battlefields, antebellum mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more, from Fort Sumter, South Carolina, to far-flung locales in California and New Mexico.
Inside you'll find: sites 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; compelling commentary by noted historians and members of Congress.
The Civil War Preservation Trust is a private, nonprofit organization with more than 36,000 members across the country. Their 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.