37 —Abraham Lincoln The Civil War was about slavery, although both sides sometimes pretended that it was not. The southern states feared that the new Republican Party, led by President Abraham ...

Historical sites like Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Affricanna Town are also part of the trail, commemorating the African ...

This content is provided by the Civil War Heritage Area. The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, covering portions of Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties, is abundant with places to find ...

“The addition of Destination DC as our newest partner strengthens our pursuit of UNESCO World Heritage recognition and reinforces the national significance of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail ...