Civil War Trails Blog
Learn more about our sites and programs by reading posts from the Trails team and our partners.
Behind the Scenes: On the Road with Civil War Trails
Last month the Civil War Trails team hit the road to install and maintain sites across four of our partnering states, including adding our first sites in Western Pennsylvania. Follow along as we travel, explore historic sites, and discover local eats along the way!
Partner Blog: Exploring America’s Story Through the Harford County Celebration Trail
As America commemorate its 250th anniversary all throughout the year, communities across the country are finding new ways to connect residents and visitors with the people, places, and events that shaped our nation’s history. In Harford County, Maryland, that journey begins with the 250 Harford County Celebration Trail; a new interactive experience designed to make exploring local history engaging, educational, and fun.
“Eyewitness to Battle”: Following the Irish Brigade at Fredericksburg
“Eyewitness to Battle: The Diary of Private McCarter” is a new narrative trail consisting of six Civil War Trails signs in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Installed in April 2026, the signs allow visitors to follow Union Pvt. William McCarter and the Irish Brigade the Battle of Fredericksburg – walking in their footsteps during their harrowing journey to battle and their doomed assault.