The exhibit is about the Civil War, its impact on Northeast Ohio and the involvement of area people in the War. The artifacts, documents, photographs, maps, and costumes presented in this exhibition are part of one of the finest American Civil War collections in the world. Many of the objects are unique items that have never before been on public view. A sample of these rare artifacts include an issue of the Gettysburg Star and Banner newspaper containing the first printing of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and a Confederate cannon captured by an Ohio unit. Sections of the exhibit are hands-on for guests.
Visitors can crawl into a reproduction common soldier's tent, try on soldiers' coats, and more.
Civil War Times Illustrated and America's Civil War magazines provide promotional support. Children ages 5 and under and WRHS members are admitted free. The Western Reserve Historical Society is located at 10825 East Boulevard in Cleveland's University Circle. All rights reserved.