Resources and Extra Reading

If you’re interested in a battle, soldier, civilian, or other Civil War topic, feel free to drop a comment or send me an email asking for recommendations! The personal collection is extensive, as well as my “to-read” list that may include what you’re looking for!

Below, you’ll find some online resources to be utilized in research.

Websites/Resources

Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov
National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/
Soldier/Regiment Research ($): https://www.fold3.com 
Ancestry ($) (good for family research): https://www.ancestry.org
NPS Soldiers and Sailors Database: https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm
Civil War Regiment History (East): https://civilwarintheeast.com/
Battlefield Maps (American Battlefield Trust): https://www.battlefields.org/learn/maps
American Battlefield Trust: https://www.battlefields.org
NPS Civil War Page: https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/index.htm
Emerging Civil War Blog: https://www.emergingcivilwar.com
Newspapers: https://www.newspapers.com
Civil War Sleuth: https://www.civilwarphotosleuth.com
Irish in the American Civil War Blog: https://irishamericancivilwar.com/
“Private Voices” (source for soldier letters): https://altchive.org
Civil War Diaries (Collection of 1,772): https://www.civilwardigital.com/html/civil_war_diaries.html