9Trace Some Civil War History
Virginia was the site of the Civil War’s first big battle, the infamous Battle of Bull Run, and its end, the Battle of Appomattox Court House. You can download free guides from the nonprofit organization, Civil War Trails’ website, and learn about the state’s war history. There are actually several guides and they focus on specific locations or themes, like the Black experience during the war or the Shenandoah Valley. Each of the guides includes maps and explanations of the subject’s significance during the war.
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