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The mission of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia is to interpret the struggle for freedom, equality, and national unity in the mid-19th century; tell the story of the Civil War from the perspectives of the individuals who shaped it; and inspire a renewed dedication to the Nation's founding principles today.
The Collection in Context
The Civil War Museum Welcomes Michael Useem
Board member, Ken Butera, and Karol Wasylyshyn, welcomed the Board of Governors and their guests to a very special event on May 12th where Michael Useem, Wharton professor and leadership expert, presented his analysis of how effective leaders like Joshua Chamberlain take action and face their moments of truth, revealing how…
Conserving soldier Carlton Birch's Record in War
Carlton Birch created an extensive account of his day-to-day life serving as a soldier in the Civil War through the letters, notes, and small drawings he sent to his family. A Michigan native, Birch originally enlisted in the First Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, then transferred to a Pennsylvania unit. Although little…
National Congress of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Commandery-in-Chief
The Civil War Museum President, Sharon Smith, was a featured speaker at the National Congress of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, Commandery-in-Chief, on October 15, 2011 at Union League of Philadelphia. Take a look at the video.
Conservation of the George Meade, Jr. Album of Union and Confederate Officers
The Meade Album holds almost 1,400 carte-de-visite portraits of all the officers who served in the Army of the Potomac, the major Union army famous for fighting under General George G. Meade in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. According to Andrew Coldren, Curator at the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia,…
Save America's Treasures
In 2009, the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia began an extensive project to conserve material in the Museum’s collection thanks to a generous $150,000 grant from the federal “Save America’s Treasures” grant program along with matching funds from the William Penn Foundation. The two-year project will conserve and rehouse high priority…
Save America's Treasures
Coming Soon!
The Civil War Museum of Philadelphia is planning a new facility to showcase the largest and most significant collection of Civil War artifacts outside of government hands and to tell the story of Philadelphia’s central role in prosecuting the war. To learn more…
