The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War is upon us. The Civil War sesquicentennial (2011-2015) provides a fresh opportunity for a new generation to rediscover the many ways in which Ohioans played a key role in the war and in which the war – “this mighty scourge,” as Lincoln described it – changed life in Ohio.   The Civil War story in Ohio touches almost every community in the state, and this website is a place for those interested in its vast and fascinating history to come together around the anniversary of that time period.

  • Ohio Civil War 150 Exhibit in Zanesville Through January

    Be sure to stop by the John McIntire Library to see the exciting Civil War traveling exhibit....

    Ohio Civil War 150 Traveling Exhibit.
  • Year 2 of AmeriCorps Program Continues to Support Local History

    Learn more about 21 dedicated service members supporting local history in your community...

    Our 2010-2011 AmeriCorps members! L-R, Back—Nick Napoli, Katie Dallos, Matthew Strobel, Aaron Booth, Katlyn Smith, Devin Miles, Amy Rohmiller, Chris Truex, Jodie McFarland. Front— Jessica Wobig, Callie McCune, Rachel Doddato, Sonja Koehler, Jen Gariety, Emily VanDoren, Karyn Norwood, Carla Zikursh. Not Pictured: Jessica Wilhelmus
  • Program To Digitize Personal Documents and Photos

    Learn how you can contribute to Ohio's Civil War story during the sesquicentennial...

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  • Irish in the Civil War

    Exhibit explores how America's Irish responded to the war...

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