Living History and Re-enactments
Discovering America's past doesn't have to be at museums or old houses. America's Byways® include countless unique ways for you to honor the past and experience first-hand the compelling history of our country.
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Walk the Civil War Trenches on Kentucky's Great River Road
Nov 24, 2010
in The American Civil War and The American Civil War: Battles and Beyond In late 1861, 19,000 Confederate soldiers worked hard to fortify the bluffs near Columbus, Kentucky on the Great River Road. Today, you can walk among the still-recognizable trenches dug by Southern soldiers, visit a museum, play miniature golf, go camping, enjoy scenic views, and more.
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1-Day Trip: The Civil War Civilian Experience on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground in Pennsylvania
Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway - (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia)You’ve seen the battlefields and heard the stories of the soldiers, the generals, the politicians. What about the men, women, and children left at home to keep things running while the rest of the nation was at war? Spend a day on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground in...
