How Do You Tour Civil War Battlefields?
Within a 6-state area in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region lie the battlefields where the Civil War was fought. Many have been preserved as historic sites. Plan a tour of Civil War battlefields that covers major battles, minor skirmishes and the events that led up to the war. Decide on a length of time for your Civil War battlefields tour. It can be a day, several days or longer, depending on how many you want to see. Look at battlefield sites in the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina. Most of the Civil War battles were fought in these states. Tour a specific area that covers several events first. For instance, in northern Virginia the first Confederate officer was killed at the Fairfax Court House in June of 1861. Also, the first Battle of Manassas was the following month. Tour these areas together to follow a timeline. Book a private tour or take a regularly schedule one. Some of the Civil War battlefields offer group tours that in
