Pennsylvania Civil War 150
Pennsylvania Civil War 150

Pennsylvania Civil War 150

Follow the Road Show

A high-tech, interactive exhibit traveling the Commonwealth.

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Check out PA Civil War 150 Merchandise

Products specially designed for the anniversary.

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Commemorate the Civil War

  • Endorsed Projects

    Endorsed Projects

    These events, publications, programs and more stand out for their creativity and relevance during the 150th commemoration of the Civil War in Pennsylvania.

  • Civil War in PA

    Civil War in Pennsylvania

    In partnership with the statewide PA Civil War 150 efforts, the Senator John Heinz History Center has developed a new traveling exhibit, The Civil War in Pennsylvania.

  • Merchandise

    Find souvenirs in our shop to remember the 150th commemoration of the Civil War in Pennsylvania.

     

  • Of Note

    Check out these organizations and institutions commemorating the Civil War 150th across the country.

     

  • In the News

    PA Civil War 150 is making news across the state and the country. Learn about what other states are doing and read in-depth features on Civil War 150 commemorations.

Visit Pennsylvania

  • A Second Revolution

    Philadelphia & the Countryside

    America was born, tested and transformed in Philadelphia. Learn how the region overcame Southern sympathies to become a Union stronghold and a leading center of political freedom.

  • The Keystone State

    VisitPA.com

    Plan your trip to Pennsylvania with the Commonwealth’s official tourism site and discover the roots of our nation’s heritage.

  • Where the Stories
    Hit Home

    Civil War Trails

    Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers and citizens who forged a stronger nation. Discover the Civil War where it happened on this journey through Dutch Country Roads.

  • The Engine of War

    Pittsburgh & Its Countryside

    Providing everything from steamboats to cannons to war heroes, the “Iron City” and its surroundings were crucial suppliers to the Union Cause.

  • The Home Front

    The Alleghenies & Valleys of the Susquehanna

    Learn about civilian life during the Civil War, hear the stories of its courageous victims and find out how a secret meeting helped turn the tide for the Union cause.

  • Gettysburg & Beyond

    Gettysburg/Dutch
    Country Roads

    If you listen closely, you can almost hear the roar of cannons in this fateful corner of Pennsylvania. Learn about the big battles, the small sacrifices and everything in between.

Follow the Civil War Road Show

Follow our Civil War Road Show as it travels around the state for a multi-dimensional Civil War experience.

Courtesy of Library of Congress
Prints & Photographs Division, 1862

Events Calendar

Want to learn more about The Civil War? Find an event near you.

Experience the Civil War

Get personal with the Civil War. Hear the Gettysburg Address, see Civil War artifacts and navigate the timeline and map.