Virginia in the Civil War

Virginia served as the epicenter of the American Civil War, with 43% of the battles taking place in the Commonwealth.

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

[MatthewChenault]

Me: *Walks out of my house.* “Ah, yes, a battlefield!”

[jacobmasters]

Our nation's history practically began in Virginia. Her sons and daughters have steered the course of our history for centuries.

[Joetime]

This is my state, my pride. I'm from and live in Hampton Roads.

[leegainey]

I love this!! History has changed all of our lives. We must embrace it and better ourselves! Thank y’all so much!

[aimeretaud]

Thank you from France for this documentary on the Civil War in Virginia. I love American history. I have family in this beautiful state of America. I LOVE!!! 🇺🇸💓

[barbiquearea]

The Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond was the only factory in the South that could produce railroad track rails, armor plating for ironclad warships as well as one of the few places they could cast iron cannons. During the Civil War it supplied about half the artillery used by the Confederate Army.

[DshezNit]

I’m a proud Virginian! Sic Semper Tyrannis

[benjaminjarrett]

I would love to see a video about the lesser known or explored skirmishes in southwest VA where federal forces were attacking railways, telegraph lines and salt mines. The battles in and around Wytheville, Marion and Saltville VA to be more precise. Thank you for posting.

[adamkinnaman]

10 minutes from Bristoe Station. 15 from Manassas. Yeah, it's awesome to live where I live. Can't get enough!

[jianyang]

Thankyou for your brilliant presentation! Yes, absolutely agree with you: learn this history might change your life!

[Vintage_Dave_T]

I’m from WA state and have been to VA many times and have walked many of the battlefields and many more to go.

[marireynolds]

Long live the south and God bless ole VIRGINIA.

[kenbennett]

Had a cup of coffee and a few puffs off the old pipe while setting down by the creek beside the stone bridge about a month ago

[saminhaque-]

The great state of Virginia is home to the most valiant men, and the pioneers of America

[Cjk]

Next you need to do West Virginia in the civil war. This state had a major impact on the civil war.

[jsmcguireIII]

Both my parents' lines are from Virgina since the 17th century. That has made it impossible to not find records of service to England (against Spain and later France), also as frontier fighters against Indian raids over from Ohio, then as Revolutionary soldiers (12 now in NSSAR), also some Loyalists, then in the Confederacy and the Union. So much fighting and shattered families!

[soxbigdog]

I moved from Massachusetts to the Peninsula area of Virginia when I was a teenager and have been here ever since. When I first got down here I was thinking of the area for more of Revolutionary War history, but I have come to appreciate many of the great local sites for Civil War History, especially some of the early ones around Newport News and Hampton... and George H. Thomas, was very underappreciated IMHO

[Autobotmatt]

I have done it’s awesome and I’d do it again

[lbwstrategygaming]

Love all the great videos, please keep it up.

[CAROLUSPRIMA]

I first did a double-take when he mentioned “major generals” and then proceeded to name several lieutenant generals and a brigadier. Then it occurred to me that by “major” he meant preeminent, not the rank itself. (I think that Col Mosby was finally promoted to brigadier although this may not have had time to be confirmed by the Confederate Congress. I’d have to research this as I’m not entirely certain.)