Civil War Trust - Educational Programs

Educational Programs

In addition to preserving Civil War battlefield land, the Civil War Trust conducts programs designed to inform the public about the events and consequences of the Civil War, foster an understanding of the need for preservation, and create a personal connection to the past.

  • Civilwar.org – The Civil War Trust's web site provides comprehensive American Civil War educational information, including numerous battle maps, primary sources, lesson plans, and photos.
  • ''Hallowed Ground'' – the Civil War Trust's quarterly magazine, includes articles on history, preservation techniques and upcoming events.
  • Annual Civil War Trust Teacher Institute – The Civil War Trust conducts an annual event featuring teacher workshops and visits to Civil War battlefields.
  • Public Education – the Civil War Trust maintains a two-week curriculum for use in classrooms.
  • Civil War Battle Apps – GPS-enabled battlefield touring apps for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.
  • Civil War Discovery Trail – a heritage tourism initiative that links more than 600 Civil War sites in 32 states, and promotes visitation through themed itineraries; it is one of the White House Millennium Council's sixteen flagship National Millennium Trails.
  • Battlefield Interpretation – The Civil War Trust works to interpret many of the battlefields that it saves with wayside exhibits, walking trails, and iPhone GPS-enabled battlefield touring applications.
  • Park Day – The Civil War Trust's annual volunteer clean-up day for the Civil War Sites throughout the United States.
  • Teacher and Student Programs – The Civil War Trust hosts numerous contests, workshops, and programs for students and teachers alike.

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