Research and Resources

Tools and links to other resources that can help you better understand and learn more about the history of the Civil War era in the Shenandoah Valley – and the men and women, north and south, who lived through those years.

Trace Your Ancestors
Researching your Civil War ancestor using on-line and published resources.

Civil War Glossary
Key Civil War terms and definitions.

Civil War Bibliography
From historical accounts such as James Taylor’s With Sheridan Up the Shenandoah Valley in 1864: Leaves From a Special Artist’s Sketchbook and Diary, to modern classics such as Peter Cozzens Shenandoah 1862: Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign, a guide to further reading about the Valley’s Civil War story.

Links to Other Sites
Link to other online sites that provide additional information, images, and insights related to the Civil War in the Valley.