on the homefronts and battlefields of this border region, where armies fought at places called Antietam and Gettysburg, where divided loyalties split families and communities, and where freedom was given new meaning.
Find out what happened in this region during the tumultuous years of the Civil War.
See the people and places of this border region in photographs, maps, and videos. View animated maps of key military battles.
Discover the historic sites that played a role in the Civil War in this region.
Explore databases of historic newspapers, Civil War soldiers, and letters and diaries from the period.
Find classroom activities and links to other educational resources.