Today in History–June 3–the Library of Congress features the second Battle of Cold Harbor, begun on this day in 1864. The bloody battle ensued when Union General Ulysses S. Grant encountered Confederate troops in Virginia as he made his way to Richmond. Approximately 7,000 Union troops perished and Confederate forces suffered around 1,500 casualties in the nine-day fight. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access primary sources related to both … [Read more...]
Learning from the Source: Civil War Prison Experiences
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
While researching resources for the November 10 Today in History: Henry Wirz & Andersonville Prison post, I discovered numerous teaching ideas related to Civil War prisons and prisoners contained in various collection connection sections. Below you will find those ideas along with a few more. We encourage you to share your primary source teaching resources and strategies related to this topic as well. Civil War: First-Person Narratives of the American South, 1860-1920 This collection … [Read more...]
James Monroe wrote letter to friend and former president Thomas Jefferson seeking advice on foreign policy. Check out our