The Civil War in Virginia

The Civil War is still very much alive in Virginia, the place where more major Civil War battles were fought than any other state.

From the first battle of ironclad ships at Hampton Roads in the east to the adventures of Stonewall Jackson in the west; from the first major battlefield near Manassas in the north to the fight over salt mines in the southwest, Virginia's Civil War experience extended to every corner of the state.

Five National Parks and an equal number of Civil War Trails' regional programs highlight hundreds of stories, stitching colorful threads into Virginia's rich historical tapestry.

The National Battlefield Parks	Civil War Trails	Civil War in Virginia Timeline