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Video: In4 Minutes

The In4 video series features historians discussing foundational topics about the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Videos are generally no more than four minutes long, and subjects range from a description of notable generals, to an explanation of artillery, to a description of the significance of the Western Theater, or Southern Campaign.

The Founding Documents

VIDEO | The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the 13th Amendment - each of which are frequently referred to in history...

The Shenandoah Valley

VIDEO | Stretching 180 miles from Harpers Ferry in the north to Rockbridge County in the south, Stonewall Jackson remarked in 1862 that "if this...

Becoming a Historian

VIDEO | Historian Garry Adelman talks about just what it takes to become a Civil War Historian, and the many paths available to reach that goal. This...

Reenacting the Civil War

Rob Hodge discusses the culture and the lessons of Civil War reenactments. This video is part of the Civil War Trust's In4 video series, which...

Staff Rides

VIDEO | Licensed Battlefield Guide Doug Douds discusses the history of military staff rides, and why they are still used to this day.